Refine and prepare drawings for print
I can refine and prepare a drawing of an insect for print.
Refine and prepare drawings for print
I can refine and prepare a drawing of an insect for print.
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Lesson details
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.
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To help you plan your year 3 art and design lesson on: Refine and prepare drawings for print, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Equipment
Pencil and sketchbook
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
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
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