Learning intention
- To consider composition and proportion when planning a still life painting.
Success criteria
- I can explain what composition means.
- I can choose
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Cambridge Primary Art & Design (0067) Learning objectives
Experiencing
E.01 Encounter, sense, experiment with
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Show the Presentation: Painting techniques. In pairs, learners recall four different painting techniques (dabbing, stippling, pointillism, washes).
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Differentiation
Learners needing support:
- Could be reminded to move objects around rather than using the first composition they create.
- Should look closely to observe the proportions of the different objects.
Learners working at a stretch:
- Should be challenged to improve their composition and justify their choices.
- Should draw the objects accurately, showing that they have observed the size in relation to the rest of the composition.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Learners with secure understanding can:
- Try out
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Vocabulary definitions
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composition
To put different materials/pictures together in a pleasing way.
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detail
detail – A small part of the whole artwork.
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In this unit
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 20th May, 2025
