How artists make marks
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a range of drawing tools in different ways to make marks
Key learning points
- We can make marks using movements with our whole body, not just our hands.
- Different drawing tools and media are used by artists to make marks. This is called mark-making.
- We can explore using media with different drawing tools in unusual ways to create interesting marks.
Keywords
Drawing tool - any tool you can use to make marks with
Mark-making - the lines, dots, scratches and drawings created by drawing tools
Media - materials used to create artwork
Common misconception
When drawing, artists only use their hands.
Remind children that artists can use their whole body when creating marks.
Teacher tip
For Task A, children could also create marks using chalk on the playgound, large backing paper spread on tables or sticky notes to move around the room with.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of the following images show a drawing tool?
Q2.True or false? When drawing, artists only use their hands.
Q3.Which picture shows curved lines?
Q4.Match the definition to its description.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which image shows zig-zag lines?
Q2.True or false? Artists can use their whole body to help them to draw.
Q3.Which pictures below show media?
Q4. is when an artist uses drawing tools to create marks on a surface.
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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