This Art and design video explains how to encourage children to observe objects closely and add detail to their drawings. Learners practise drawing from observation using real objects, noticing fine details and representing different textures through the marks they make.

This Art and design video teaches children how to use shading techniques to show tone — the lightness or darkness of an area. Pupils practise the four rules of shading: use the side of the pencil, shade in one direction, press evenly, and leave no gaps. They explore how adjusting pressure can create smooth tonal transitions and bring depth to their drawings.

Art and design, Stage 3, Unit 1: Drawing: Developing drawing skills, Lesson 2: Shading

This Art and design video explains how to introduce children to shading techniques to show tone in their drawings. Learners explore how light and dark tones help to create form and depth in artwork.

This Art and design video explains how to teach children how to use tone to make drawings look three-dimensional. Learners explore shading techniques to create lighter and darker areas, helping to show depth, form and texture. They practise using pencils or other materials to make smooth tonal transitions and create realistic effects.

This Art and design video teaches learners how to see like an artist by identifying simple shapes within objects. Learners develop sketching skills by using light pencil lines and a shading grip to map out forms.

This Art and design video explains how to help children learn how to “see like an artist” by looking closely at real objects and identifying the shapes that make them. Learners practise sketching lightly using the side of a pencil to outline basic forms. They learn how observational drawing starts with noticing shapes, not details and how sketching helps plan artwork and refine ideas.

This Art and design video explains how to teach children to “see like an artist” by observing objects carefully and breaking them down into simple shapes. They explore how sketching lightly with the side of a pencil helps plan and refine drawings. Learners practise observing real-life objects, hunting for geometric and irregular shapes to sketch, focusing on outline and proportion rather than detail.

This Art and design video supports teachers in delivering a comprehensive introduction to a range of drawing materials, focusing on their properties, uses and classroom suitability. From pencils and graphite sticks to charcoal, wax crayons, oil pastels and soft pastels, the video explores how each medium can support children’s growing understanding of tone, texture and mark making.