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Prior learning
Prior learning
Last academic year we have revisiting formal elements of art such as colour theory, form shape and line.
We have used our weekly stop and sketch lessons to improve our drawing and design skills. In these sessions we have also learnt about contrast and the difference in tones when describing the lightness or darkness of colours.
We have had regular practice how to use a pencil when sketching and know the importance of using light lines for the start of a drawing.
We have previously visited printing in other year groups and should have a basic concept of printing methods.
Research activity
Research activity
Using the videos and the knowledge webs (see knowledge web tab) Create a mind map for everything to do with Pop Art.
Questions to think about when creating your mindmap...
Can you name some famous Pop Artists from history?
When did Pop Art become an art movement?
What are the main features of Pop Art? (think about colours and types of images)
Are there any key words that you might link with Pop Art?
What methods/processes were used in the creation of Pop Art?
Teacher guide for research task
Teacher guide for research task
Here is an image of the expected outcome for the research task. Children should have created a mind map from the videos and research logs, detailing what they have learnt about Pop Art.
Opportunity for writing - This can be followed up with two sentences saying what they have discovered.
Use these sentence starters as a scaffold
I have discovered that Pop Art....
I have learnt that Pop Art is...
One thing that I find interesting about Pop Art is...
Create activity - Can I create a Pop Art painting in the style of Andy Warhol?
Create activity - Can I create a Pop Art painting in the style of Andy Warhol?
Today we are going to create a painting in the style of Andy Warhol. Using a standard day object or recognisable item, we will be focusing on using strong, bold colours that have big contrasts. We will be aiming to repeat this pattern in a block of 4 to show the repeated style often used in Warhol's prints.
Model video
Model video
Success Criteria
Fill the page
Repeated imagery
Use strong, bold colours that make the page 'pop'
Clear, defined edges that make the image stand out.
Teacher guidance
Use poster paints to recreate the Campbell's soup cans design. Use a single page in sketchbooks if children are doing a single can, or a double page if children have decided to do 4. Paint the outlines of the can first, children can personalise the soup can lettering afterwards.
EXPLORER ACTIVITY
EXPLORER ACTIVITY
Single soup can using paints
MASTER ACTIVITY
MASTER ACTIVITY
Group of 4 soup cans using paints
MASTERS/VOYAGERS
MASTERS/VOYAGERS
Use paints to create your own image
Create your own generic image that can be repeated in a pattern of 4 or 6. You could also use the image carousel for inspiration for other popular images that have been used in this Pop Art style. Remember to use colours that contrast one another, make sure the edges of your centre image are clear to see.
Reflection time
Reflection time
Use your sketchbook to analyze your painting. Think about what your learnt during your activity. Use the questions below to help you when making your reflections:
Use your sketchbook to analyze your painting. Think about what your learnt during your activity. Use the questions below to help you when making your reflections:
- What works well in the painting? Which colours stand out?
- How would you describe your paintings? Use your toolkit to help you
- What kind of lines and colours have you used in your creation?
- Does the shapes/ design of this image bring about any emotions, was there a reason you picked this particular image?
- Would you do anything differently if you had to the painting again and why?
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