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Surreal dreamscape collage
I can select images and arrange a composition for a Surreal dreamscape collage.
Lesson 5 of 6
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- Year 4
Surreal dreamscape collage
I can select images and arrange a composition for a Surreal dreamscape collage.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- By moving the material, rather than the scissors, complex shapes are easier to cut.
- Triangular composition can help to draw attention to parts of an artwork, but doesn’t have to be used by the artist.
- Overlapping images can help an artist to share what they think is most important within the artwork.
Keywords
Select - to choose elements to include in an artwork
Composition - how the images are arranged within an artwork
Overlap - when images are layered over one other
Common misconception
When cutting complex shapes, we move the scissors rather than the paper.
Remind pupils to move the paper, rather than the scissors when cutting, with their thumbs facing upwards towards the ceiling.
To allow pupils room for exploration, photocopy their dream portraits prior to the lesson so they can play with scale and composition.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Licence
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Collage can be made from paper, textiles and found objects.
Collage can be made from paper, textiles and found objects.
False
Q2.Which of the following did not inspire the Surrealists?
Which of the following did not inspire the Surrealists?
dreams
the subconscious mind
Q3.To create different tones, we can draw lines closer together or further apart.
To create different tones, we can draw lines closer together or further apart.
False
Q4.The side of an object nearest to the __________ will show the lightest tones.
The side of an object nearest to the __________ will show the lightest tones.
lightbox
lightning
Q5.Organic shapes have curved lines and are found in ...
Organic shapes have curved lines and are found in ...
geometry.
straight lines.
Q6.__________ are a combination of reality, dreams and the artist’s imagination.
__________ are a combination of reality, dreams and the artist’s imagination.
dreamlands
dreamportraits
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.When cutting complex shapes, which of the following statements might be helpful?
When cutting complex shapes, which of the following statements might be helpful?
Move the scissors towards the material.
Q2.Composition refers to how the images are arranged within the artwork.
Composition refers to how the images are arranged within the artwork.
False
Q3.Which of the following materials could be included in a collage?
Which of the following materials could be included in a collage?
bubbles
Q4.Artists should always use a triangular composition.
Artists should always use a triangular composition.
True
Q5.__________ images can help an artist to share what they think is most important within the artwork.
__________ images can help an artist to share what they think is most important within the artwork.
Overlaying
Overreaching
Oversimplifying
