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Mark making: using drawing tools and techniques

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How artists make marks

I can use a range of drawing tools in different ways to make marks

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Expressive mark-making

I can explore a range of different marks to tell a story and express emotions

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Mark-making with ink and water

I can experiment with making ink and create a piece of art

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Textured marks with charcoal

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Mark-making and patterns

I can create a range of patterns and marks using drawing tools I have made.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Building drawing machines

I can create my own drawing machine using a variety of objects.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video