Identifying starting points
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can make choices and source inspiration to identify a starting point for a theme.
Key learning points
- Artists often reflect on their personal experiences, emotions and memories as a foundation for their work.
- Studying the works of other artists and historical movements can inspire new concepts and techniques.
- Identifying central themes or questions that intrigue them can provide a clear direction for their projects.
- Engaging with contemporary issues or events can provide a relevant and timely context for artistic expression.
Keywords
Identify - establish or indicate what something is
Starting point - a place that marks the beginning of a journey
Inspiration - someone or something that gives you ideas
Theme - an idea that recurs and is apparent throughout
Common misconception
All artists take inspiration from one source.
Artists might take inspiration from a wide range of sources including surroundings, objects, personal experiences, memories, artist's work or historical and contemporary movements.
Teacher tip
Support pupils to reflect upon their sources of inspiration, enabling them to make choices to identify a starting point for a theme.
Equipment
Sketchbook, pencil, pencil crayons, access to computers.
Licence
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is not an example of using annotation effectively?
Q2.What is a sketchbook used for?
Q3.Which of the following are examples of cultural context?
Q4.Which of the following statements is not an example of critical thinking in art?
Q5.What does process mean in the context of art?
Q6.Which of the following is not a primary source?
Assessment exit quiz
2 Questions
Q1.What is the purpose of a mind map in art?
Q2.Which of the following are key elements to generating a theme.
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