Skill: evaluating

Lesson 1: Is it art?

Exploring being artists and makers. Reflecting on what makes an activity ‘art’ or ‘craft’.

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Lesson 2: Space and scale

Learning about the installation work of Cai Guo-Qiang; looking at display spaces and scale of an artwork; creating an installation.

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Lesson 3: Self-portraits

Extending ideas from Lessons 1 and 2, learning about the purpose of self-portraits and comparing work by a range of artists in different mediums, including mixed-media.

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Lesson 3: Everyday amazing

Exploring everyday objects to create an installation, thinking about how spaces can be changed to create artwork.

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Lesson 3: Making textures

Re-creating colours and textures using paint. Making patterned surfaces ready for use in a collage. Learning about the collage work of artist Romare Bearden.

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Lesson 4: Creative concepts

Designing an installation with a concept; thinking about how space, materials and the arrangement affects the viewer.

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Lesson 4: Collage creation

Composing and arranging collage materials. Making choices based on colour and texture.

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Lesson 5: Mixed media portraits

Concluding their investigation of portraits by evaluating ideas and giving feedback, then creating finished self-portraits in their chosen materials.

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Lesson 5: Viewer experience

Learning how art installations can be interactive and using these ideas in their own artwork.

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