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Art and design

Lesson 1: Still life composition

Using a selection of objects meaningful to them, children learn the subtle art of composition, sketching as they go

Learning objectives

  • To sketch ideas for a still life study

National curriculum

Pupils should be taught to:

  • Develop their techniques, including their control and their use of materials, with creativity, experimentation and an increasing awareness of different kinds of art, craft and design
  • Use the sketchbook to make observations and preparatory drawings

Success criteria

Cross-curricular links

Before the lesson

Attention grabber

Main event

Differentiation

Pupils needing extra support: Can focus on drawing just one object or part of an object at a time.

 

Pupils working at greater depth: Should draw with great accuracy and attention to detail to the layout and shape of the arrangement.

Wrapping up

Assessing pupils' progression and understanding

Vocabulary

Created by:
Simon Chubb,  
Art and Design specialist
Simon is a teacher, cartoonist and artist. He uses his 25 years of experience to teach art in schools and has his own workshop business ‘Scartoons’ in which children create comic characters and strips. Simon is a member of The…
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