Skill: drawing shapes

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Lesson 1: Creative journey

Investigating how maps can be real or imaginary; comparing features of maps as artworks; creating maps in a chosen style and medium.

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Lesson 1: Exploring prehistoric art

Reflecting on the purpose of cave art paintings and introducing a sense of proportion when drawing an animal.

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Lesson 3: Drawing shapes

Using drag and drop to create paintings in the style of Kandinsky.

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Lesson 4: Shape in art

Recognising basic shapes in objects and artwork and beginning to understand how they help to form drawings. Applying this knowledge to begin drawing a portrait inspired by Paul Klee's Senecio.

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Lesson 4: Product concept

Designing a product concept through annotated sketches and diagrams.

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Lesson 4: Designing animal sculptures

Looking at the shapes and patterns in clay animal sculptures; designing their own animal sculpture, considering how they will create it in clay.

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