Refine and prepare drawings for print
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can refine and prepare a drawing of an insect for print.
Key learning points
- Sketching the main shapes first and simplifying details makes the design clearer for printing.
- Adding key details like patterns and textures helps to make the insect design more interesting and ready for print.
Keywords
Sketch/sketching - making quick and simple drawings to show ideas or the things we see
Texture - the feel or appearance of a surface
Common misconception
Pupils may think that adding more detail will always make a print better.
While detail can be important in some art, too many tiny or delicate details can get lost or not transfer properly when printing. It’s actually more effective to use bold, simple shapes and lines to create a clear and striking print.
Teacher tip
Before pupils begin, show an example of an insect photo and demonstrate how to break it down into simple shapes and bold outlines. Compare a detailed sketch with a simplified version to help students understand what works best for printing.
Equipment
Pencil and sketchbook
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How does using form in your drawing help?
Q2.What do we call the overall way shapes and objects are placed in a drawing?
Q3.Which of these would help you make your insect drawing more realistic?
Q4.What should you do before starting your observational drawing of an insect?
Q5.What is one way artist Frances Gynn creates her insect drawings?
Q6.Match the keyword to an example of how it might look:
A beetle’s shiny back looks darker on one side
A light drawing showing where the wings go
Drawing a leg so it looks curved and 3D
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.When designing your insect for printing, it’s best to keep the drawing .
Q2.You can simplify a drawing by focusing on the main shapes and lines, and leaving out small ...
Q3.Match the keyword to its description:
the feel or appearance of a surface
a quick and simple drawing to show ideas or the things we see
to make something more simple or easier to understand
Q4.To show the texture of an insect when drawing, you might use:
Q5.You can make your sketch stand out by drawing some lines and thicker.
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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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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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