Art Year 2

Understand where they might use different grades of pencil in their drawing and why 

Use charcoal and pastels to create different drawing styles

Create different tones using light and dark

Apply different shading techniques to create different tones

Show patterns and texture in their drawing

Use a viewfinder to focus on a specific part of an artefact before drawing it

Mix paint to explore colour theory 

Create shades of a colour

Experiment with watercolour techniques to create different effects

Create a repeat print

Create an impression in a surface and use this to create print

Find printing opportunities in everyday objects 

Bond separate fabrics together

Build an image using fabrics

Create a large scale textile or sculpture piece through class collaboration

Mould, form and shape and bond materials to create a 3D form.

Apply bonding techniques to add parts onto their sculpture

Apply a smooth surface to a sculptural form 

Apply line and shape to their work

Interpret an object through collage

Apply a range of different kinds of media to embellish and add details on their collage and explain what effect this has

Create a picture independently using a specific programme

Use simple IT mark-making tools, e.g. brush and pen tools

Edit their own work

Make changes to their photographic images on a computer 

Make links to an artist to inspire their work

Generate and discuss topic links to their art 

Discuss how other artist/craft maker/designer have used colour, pattern and shape

Create links with an artist and show this in their sketchbooks

Use their sketchbooks as a mode to record emotions