Learning objective
- To apply knowledge and skills to create a mixed media self-portrait.
Success criteria
- I can describe the intention of my self-portrait.
- I
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National curriculum
Art and design
Pupils should be
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Cross-curricular links
If using photo-editing software as
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Fact tennis. Ask the children to work with a partner and take turns to present a fact about changing their self-portraits from the last lesson. Answers could include: How to create an atmosphere. Trying different compositions. How to use more or less of the photo. What the effect of colour has on their…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
May benefit from some time spent as a small group discussing their final idea with an adult before starting work (this would help them to be clear about their plan and what they hope to achieve).
Pupils working at greater depth
Should justify their material choices in relation to their aim for their self-portrait; may encourage them to apply something new they have learned during the unit, for example, skills in making monoprints or being discerning in their choice of material shapes, sizes and position when making collages.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: showing that they can
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Vocabulary definitions
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art medium
Material or substance used to create artwork.
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atmosphere
The mood of an artwork, for example, mysterious or joyful.
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Example work
St Joseph's Primary School, Bracknell
St Joseph's Primary School, Bracknell
St Joseph's Primary School, Bracknell
Rosary RC Primary School, Birmingham
Rosary RC Primary School, Birmingham
Rosary RC Primary School, Birmingham
Rosary RC Primary School, Birmingham
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
Montem Academy, Slough
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In this unit
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Last update: 14th November, 2024
