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A sense of place: your spaces

I can design an imaginary fantasy bedroom

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A sense of place: your spaces

I can design an imaginary fantasy bedroom

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Key learning points

  1. Feeling a connection to a place is an important part of our wellbeing
  2. We can create a feeling of belonging through decoration of a space
  3. In our homes, we use objects and images to reflect our identities

Keywords

  • Interior - the inside of something

  • Sanctuary - a safe place

  • Symbolic - using images, colours, or objects to represent ideas or concepts beyond their literal meaning

Common misconception

Every child has their own bedroom.

It’s a common misconception that every child has their own bedroom. In reality, many children share rooms, sleep in a living area or move around different homes.


To help you plan your year 9 art and design lesson on: A sense of place: your spaces, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...

One point perspective design is more challenging than freehand drawing. You may choose to select the most suitable technique for individual pupils.
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Equipment

Paper, pencils, pencil crayons, markers, ruler, rubber, small boxes or envelopes, paint, paintbrushes. Access to the internet for reference images.

Content guidance

  • Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Why is community important to a family?
It is not, a community is for older generations only
Correct answer: It helps a family to feel a sense of belonging
Communities are places to pass through only
Q2.
What is a tradition?
Something people do once and never repeat
A rule made by the government over time
Correct answer: A way of doing things that is passed down over time
Q3.
Why is it important to explore family roots, traditions and identity?
To copy what everyone else has done in the past
Correct answer: To learn more about where we come from and what makes us unique
So we can forget the past and where we come from
Q4.
Why is creating an artwork about family roots important?
Correct answer: To explore and express your personal history and connections
To show off your personal art skills only
To copy someone else’s expressive style
Q5.
Why are trees often used as a symbol for families?
Because the trunk is tall and the roots grow fast
Because they only grow and live for a short time
Correct answer: Because their roots, trunk and branches can show how families grow
Q6.
What is sgraffito?
Correct answer: A technique where a surface layer is scratched away to show a different colour
A method of layering paint with a brush to create texture and tone
A style of sculpture made by carving wood or other natural materials

Assessment exit quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
Does a sense of place have to be connected to an interior space?
Yes and only in buildings that are decorated and furnished.
Correct answer: No, a sense of place can be felt outdoors, like in a park, forest, or street.
Yes, because only indoor spaces offer comfort and privacy.
Q2.
What is an interior space?
A natural landscape like a forest or beach
The outdoor area around a building
Correct answer: The inside area of a building or room
Q3.
How can an artist explore a personal connection to a place?
By copying a famous painting of the place without personal input
Correct answer: By creating artwork that reflects their feelings or memories of a place
By ignoring their emotions and focusing only on technical skills
Q4.
What is a common misconception about all children having their own rooms?
Children may share rooms with other people such as siblings
Children need a safe place to sleep such as a bedroom
Correct answer: Every child in the world has their own bedroom
Q5.
What is the main goal of an interior designer?
Correct answer: To create functional and aesthetically pleasing indoor spaces
To paint murals on city walls and outdoor spaces
To arrange outdoor gardens and community landscapes

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