Create an identity mood board
I can create an identity mood board.
Create an identity mood board
I can create an identity mood board.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A moodboard is a visual tool that helps to collect and explore ideas around a chosen theme.
- Identity means who we are as an individual including our family, culture, age, likes, dislikes, interests and hobbies.
- You can arrange your chosen images and items by layering and overlapping them to create interest.
Keywords
Mood board - a collection of pictures, colours, drawings, and words that show ideas for art
Identity - who you are and how you are different from others
Overlapping - when images are layered on top of each other
Collage - arranging different materials and sticking them together on a surface.
Common misconception
Students spread images individually out across the page without making visual connections.
Encourage students to use overlapping and layering with their images to create interest and visual connections.
To help you plan your year 2 art and design lesson on: Create an identity mood board, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 art and design lesson on: Create an identity mood board, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
Magazines and Newspapers
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
collage
printing
drawing