Key Learning:

• Study the use of dots in the artwork of others

• Research Aboriginal Dot Art

• Using a variety of media, create a range of dot inspired compositions 

• Learn to make a dot inspired flexagon mini book (cross-curricular project utilising mathematical skills)

• reflect on the process

Key Learning:

• Study the use & impact of line in the artwork of others

• Explore line using a variety of media

• Observational drawing skills

• Research wire sculptors such as Alexander Calder

• Learn wire modelling techniques

• reflect on the process

Key Learning:

• Explore shapes -geometric and organic, positive and negative, simple and complex shapes

• Analyse how shapes are used in works of art

• Research collage artists

• Prepare paper with a variety of surface treatment techniques

• Produce a collage inspired by the theme 'Home' using found images and paper combinations

• reflect on the process

Key Learning:

• Practice tonal value scales and explore the powerful potential of this art element

• Investigate the use of tone in a range of artworks

• Learn to draw a grid with a t-square and set square and then use the grid to accurately reproduce a given image

• Use what you have learned about tone to shade the image

• reflect on the process

Key Learning:

• learn the difference between shape and form

• experiment with line in both 2 and 3 dimensions to see how shapes become forms

• analyse the types of forms and materials used in various sculptures

• create a 3 dimensional clay/plasticine figure based on a theme (decided on by class)

• reflect on the process

Key Learning:

• learn about primary colours and how they can be mixed to create secondary and tertiary colours

• learn some colour theory and how colours relate to each other

• learn how to mix and apply paint

• learn to draw and divide a circle into equal parts using a compass

• learn how to use a grid to enlarge an image

• create a monochromatic landscape painting

• reflect on the process

Key Learning:

• learn to identify different types of textures found in artworks and discuss how they might have been achieved

• experiment with different media to create different textures 

• design and make a clay tile based on drawings done during a ' blind bag' experience

• reflect on the process

Key Learning:

• study the work of William Morris to help you understand what a motif is and how a pattern is created

• design a motif based on drawings from primary sources

• carve your motif on a lino block to create a repeat pattern print

• understand and be able to create a half drop pattern

• understand and be able to create a tessellation pattern

• reflect on the process

Students should be able to:

• Create a piece of artwork using different mark-making techniques with at least three different types of media

• Identify and describe how historical and contemporary artists have used dots in their artwork, providing examples

• Research and summarise key aspects of Aboriginal Dot art, presenting your findings clearly on a Google Doc

• Design and construct a circular flexagon mini book that incorporates the use of dots as a primary design element

• Reflect on your creative process, identifying challenges and successes, and explain how the use of dots enhanced your artwork and mini book

Students should be able to:

• Create artwork that demonstrates the use of various mark-making techniques with a minimum of three different types of media to explore the concept of lines

• Recognise and respond to the presence of lines in a variety of art works, describing how they contribute to the overall composition

• Develop and construct a wire sculpture that represents a blind continuous line self-portrait, ensuring the use of lines is a fundamental element of the sculpture

• Reflect on your creative process, discussing the challenges and insights gained from working with lines and the development of the wire sculpture

Students should be able to:

• Analyse and describe how shape is used in various works of art, including the research of a specific collage artist, and present findings

• Experiment with different surface treatment techniques to enhance the visual impact of shapes in your artwork

• Create a collage on the theme 'Home' (or alternative themes: 'Under the Sea' or 'The Woods') that prominently features the use of shapes and demonstrates an understanding of shape's role in the composition

• Reflect on your creative process, discussing the impact of shape on your collage and the choices you made throughout the project

Students should be able to:

• Demonstrate proficiency in creating tonal value scales that effectively explore the use of tone as an art element

• Investigate and analyse how tone is employed in a variety of artworks, identifying its impact on the overall composition

• Successfully draw a grid using a t-square and set square and use it to accurately reproduce a given image, demonstrating a clear understanding of proportion and scale

• Apply knowledge of tone to shade the reproduced image, creating depth, contrast, and dimension through the use of various tonal values

• Reflect on the creative process, discussing how the use of tone in both the tonal value scales and the reproduced image enhanced the overall artistic expression

Students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the distinction between shape and form, explaining their differences clearly

• Experiment with creating line-based representations of both 2-dimensional shapes and 3-dimensional forms, effectively illustrating how shapes can evolve into forms

• Analyse a variety of sculptures, identifying and describing the types of forms and materials used in these artworks, and discussing their impact on the sculptures

• Successfully produce a 3-dimensional model using clay or plasticine that clearly conveys a sense of form, showcasing an ability to manipulate the material to achieve three-dimensionality

• Reflect on your creative process, articulating how the experimentation with line, analysis of sculptures, and hands-on work with clay or plasticine contributed to your understanding of the art element of form

Students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of primary colours and how they can be mixed to create secondary colours and tertiary colours

• Display knowledge of colour theory, including concepts like complementary, analogous, and monochromatic colours, and how colours relate to each other on the colour wheel

• Analyse how contemporary and historical painters utilise colour in their artwork, discussing the impact of colour choices on the visual experience

• Learn to mix and apply paint accurately, achieving the desired colours and demonstrating proper paint application techniques

• Master the skill of drawing and dividing a circle into equal parts using a compass to create a functional and aesthetically pleasing colour wheel

• Learn how to use a grid method to enlarge an image and successfully create a monochromatic landscape painting, showcasing an understanding of colour's role in the artwork

• Reflect on your creative process, discussing the role of colour in your monochromatic landscape painting and how the lesson enhanced your understanding of the art element colour

Students should be able to:

• Identify and categorise various types of textures found in artworks, providing explanations on how they might have been achieved

• Experiment with a range of art media to create different textures effectively, demonstrating an understanding of how to manipulate materials to achieve tactile qualities

• Research and analyse the work of ceramic artists who emphasise texture in their creations, discussing the impact of texture on their artwork

• Design and make a clay tile based on drawings created during a 'blind bag' experience, showcasing an ability to incorporate a variety of textures into the final piece

• Reflect on your creative process, discussing the role of texture in your clay tile and how the lesson enhanced your understanding of the art element texture

Students should be able to:

• Analyse the work of William Morris to comprehend the concept of a motif and the process of creating a pattern

• Design a motif based on drawings from primary sources, ensuring that it demonstrates a clear understanding of the motif concept

• Carve your motif onto a lino block skillfully to produce a repeat pattern print

• Understand and demonstrate the skill to create a half-drop pattern, using the motif you designed to achieve a visually appealing and balanced pattern

• Understand and demonstrate the skill to create a tessellation pattern, displaying an understanding of how shapes fit together seamlessly to create a cohesive pattern

• Reflect on your creative process, discussing how the study of William Morris, the motif design, and the carving process contributed to your understanding of the art element pattern