Lay the foundations for a local landscape painting
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can plan and make a sketchbook for my landscape painting.
Key learning points
- Artists can make their own concertina sketchbooks for their artwork.
- Artists might plan using a layout, where they consider the visual elements of their artwork.
- Artists can choose the scale of their landscape, either using segments, or a whole image, to take inspiration from.
Keywords
Concertina sketchbook - a type of accordion-folded book, where pages are connected in a continuous, folding sequence
Layout - the arrangement and organisation of visual elements within an artwork
Scale - the size of an object or element in relation to other objects
Common misconception
Artists can only work in sketchbooks purchased from a shop.
Remind children that artists can work in lots of different styles of sketchbook, including ones they have made themselves.
Teacher tip
For additional guidance on making a concertina sketchbook, please see the narrated media clips. This clip can be slowed down or paused when required.
Equipment
Watercolour paints, water pots, painbrushes, rulers, pencils, A3 paper, glue, scissors
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the term to its definition:
Unique qualities that set something apart
Something that motivates creation
Techniques that define an artist's work
Q2.Why is it important to explore different artistic styles?
Q3.Which artist is known for using bright, bold colours?
Q4.What do you notice about artists who paint the same landscape?
Q5.Artists can interpret their inspiration using their own, style.
Q6.Match the artist to their style:
Dark, abstract shapes
Small brush marks for texture
Bright, vivid colours
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keyword with its definition:
Accordion-folded sketchbook
Arrangement of visual elements
Size of an object in relation
Q2.What is the first step in making a concertina sketchbook?
Q3.Artists can take inspiration from other when planning their artwork.
Q4.True or False? Artists can only use sketchbooks bought from a shop.
Q5.Which element is NOT important when planning your landscape layout?
Q6.When planning, an artist might decide to paint a of the landscape on each page of their sketchbook.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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