Create a chalk planet
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a range of chalk pastel techniques to draw a planet.
Key learning points
- Artists can experiment with different chalk pastel techniques.
- Blending and layering can be used with chalk pastels to create different effects.
- Artists might take inspiration from different parts of space, including planets.
Keywords
Chalk pastels - a soft and powdery art material
Layer - materials placed on top of one another
Blend - mixing colours or shades together smoothly
Inspire - when artists look at something, and make artwork about it
Common misconception
Chalk pastels only come in black and white.
Chalk pastels come in black and white, but they also come in a wide range of bright and vibrant colours.
Teacher tip
For task two, children might benefit from have a selection of pre-cut paper circles in ark paper to use chalk pastels with.
Equipment
Chalk pastels, dark paper circles, sketchbooks, scissors.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is this material called?
Q2.How would you describe the shape of these lines?
Q3.Which of the following images shows blending?
Q4.Put the steps in the right order to draw the moon.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What does tone mean?
Q2.What is a layer?
Q3.Blending is colours or shades together smoothly.
Q4.Which image shows a blending technique?
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