Learning objective
- To apply an understanding of composition to create an effective photomontage advertising poster.
Success criteria
- I can explain
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National curriculum
Art and design
Pupils should be
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, you might want to check that children can recall: How artists create work with the intent to create an impact on the viewer. Artists are influenced by what is going on around them. Artists ‘borrow’ ideas and imagery from other times and cultures to create new artworks. Artists can combine materials;…
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Extended-mode explainer videos
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could need help with cutting accurate shapes and can be asked questions about their design to help develop their ideas; should be encouraged to cut by themselves or provided with some pre-cut photos to avoid the children becoming frustrated; could use sticky tac to hold their images in place when playing with the composition so they can try out different ideas.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should be challenged to show a more imaginative approach to creating the montage; should explain their image selection and choice of composition; should be encouraged to create a sense of depth in their arrangement by playing with darker photos and perhaps smaller photos being further back.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: explaining how a new
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Vocabulary definitions
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arrangement
The composition of visual elements.
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cityscape
A view or image of a city.
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Example work
Walton Holymoorside Primary, Chesterfield
St Edwards Primary School,London
St Edwards Primary School,London
St Edwards Primary School,London
Waberthwaite C of E School, Cumbria
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