This Art and design video encourages learners to explore the colours patterns and textures of the rainforest to inspire their designs. The activity involves creating observational drawings assembling a mood board and selecting colour themes to prepare for textile work.
year: Stage 4
Teacher video: Working as designers
This Art and design video introduces learners to the design process through textile-inspired craft, using the rainforest as a source of rich visual inspiration. Learners begin by creating observational drawings from rainforest imagery and real-life plants, then collect colour, texture and pattern references to assemble a mood board.
Learner video: Recycle and recreate
This Art and design video encourages learners to explore joining recycled materials to create sculptures inspired by El Anatsui. The activity involves experimenting with threading weaving layering and fixing while making creative decisions about materials colour texture and construction.
Learner video: Shadow sculpture
This Art and design video guides learners to create shadow sculptures inspired by Sokari Douglas-Camp. The activity involves designing block letters from cardboard painting them black and exploring light and shadow to create performative displays that celebrate teamwork and friendship.
Learner video: Working with wire
This Art and design video demonstrates how to shape and join wire to create sculptures. The activity encourages learners to practise bending looping and twisting wire while developing precision problem-solving and fine motor skills.
Learner video: Soap sculptures
This Art and design video demonstrates how to design and carve soap sculptures. The activity encourages learners to develop fine motor skills spatial awareness and creativity while transforming sketches into detailed three-dimensional artworks.
Teacher video: Soap culture
This Art and design video supports teachers in guiding learners through the process of creating their own sculptures by carving bars of soap. Learners begin by looking at artists who work with carved materials, then sketch simple organic forms, such as fish or abstract shapes, for inspiration.
Teacher video: Magdalene Odundo
This Art and design video helps teachers guide learners as they explore how drawing can be used to inspire three-dimensional artwork. Learners take inspiration from the work of artist Magdalene Odundo, experimenting with chalk on large paper to create free-flowing shapes and curved forms.
Learner video: Still life
This Art and design video demonstrates how to complete a still life painting using colour mixing and painting techniques. The activity encourages learners to create contrast depth and three-dimensional effects while developing skills in tone composition and presentation.