Make a silhouette scene
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can trace outlines and layer materials to make a silhouette scene
Key learning points
- An outline is the border, or outside edge of a shape.
- For more complex shapes, it can be helpful to trace an outline.
- Silhouettes are often made from black card or paper, but they can be any colour the artist wants.
Keywords
Trace - when an artist follows the lines of a picture or shape
Outline - the outside edge or border of the shape
Silhouette - a shape that shows the outline of something, but not the details inside
Common misconception
Silhouettes must be made of black card or paper.
Remind children that silhouettes are often made of black paper or card as this shows up well against a light background, but it is up to the artist which solid colour they will use to make their silhouette.
Teacher tip
Pupils may find it more managable to trace larger, rather than smaller, outlines.
Equipment
Tracing paper, black and coloured card or paper, pencils, images of nocturnal animals
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following animals is nocturnal?
Q2.A nocturnal animal is one that is active at and sleeps during the day.
Q3.A badger is an example of a nocturnal animal because ...
Q4.Match the animals to their descriptions:.
Q5.What shape can you see in a hedgehog’s nose?
Q6.To create textures, artists can use their and other tools.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is an outline?
Q2.Silhouettes are often made from card or paper.
Q3.Match the term with its correct definition.
Q4.Which image shows a silhouette of a fox?
Q5.Which of these statements is not true about tracing carefully?
Q6.To create a silhouette scene, you first need to transfer your outlines onto paper or card.
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