- Year 10
Personal response: layers and processes in different endorsements
I can develop my personal response using different layers and processes
- 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
- A base layer sets the tone for your artwork. This could be a colour wash or a textured background.
- 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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To help you plan your year 10 art and design lesson on: Personal response: layers and processes in different endorsements, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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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Equipment
Paints, oil pastels, digital technology, pencils, fineliners, clay, textiles, paint brushes
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the terms to the best definition:
The steps an artist goes through to develop and complete an artwork
Different stages or parts of an artwork built on top of each other.
To bring something into existence by using your ideas and skills