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Personal response: layers and processes in different endorsements

I can develop my personal response using different layers and processes

Lesson 1 of 7
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  • Year 10

Personal response: layers and processes in different endorsements

I can develop my personal response using different layers and processes

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. A base layer sets the tone for your artwork. This could be a colour wash or a textured background.
  2. Introducing shapes, patterns, or images that relate to your theme can help express ideas clearly.

Keywords

  • Process - the series of steps an artist goes through to develop and complete an artwork.

  • Layers - different stages or parts of an artwork built on top of each other.

  • Create - to bring something into existence by using your ideas, imagination and skills.

Common misconception

If you don’t use traditional art materials, your work won’t be taken seriously or get a high grade.

Art & Design encourages experimentation with a wide range of materials — not just pencil, paint and clay. Using unusual or personal materials can strengthen marks if they are purposeful, linked to ideas and part of a thoughtful process.


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Encourage students to justify why they chose a material — not just what they used.
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Equipment

Paints, oil pastels, digital technology, pencils, fineliners, clay, textiles, paint brushes

Content guidance

  • Risk assessment required - equipment

Supervision

Adult supervision required

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.
Match the terms to the best definition:

Correct Answer:Process,The steps an artist goes through to develop and complete an artwork

The steps an artist goes through to develop and complete an artwork

Correct Answer:Layers,Different stages or parts of an artwork built on top of each other.

Different stages or parts of an artwork built on top of each other.

Correct Answer:Create,To bring something into existence by using your ideas and skills

To bring something into existence by using your ideas and skills

Q2.
Which of the following is an example of process in art and design?

Putting a finished artwork in a frame
Using only one material from start to finish
Correct answer: The steps and methods used to build and develop the artwork
Choosing the title for the piece

Q3.
True or false: Artists only ever add layers; they never remove or destroy them once they’re in place.

Correct Answer: False

Q4.
Imagine you are starting a project with the theme “Identity.” Which three of these ideas could be explored through layering?

Correct answer: Layers of photos and symbols that represent personal history
A blank canvas with no changes
Correct answer: A digital collage using family memories
Correct answer: A sculpture using different materials to represent emotions

Q5.
What is the purpose of a base layer in mixed-media artwork?

To give a neat finish
Correct answer: To act as a foundation for further layers and development
To avoid using too many materials
To decorate the final artwork with glitter

Q6.
Which of these materials could be used to build layers in a 3D design project?

Modroc
Fabric
Cardboard
Correct answer: All of the above

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