Learning intention
- To create a splash effect for a superhero background.
Success criteria
- I can choose colours and patterns to represent
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Cambridge Primary Art & Design (0067) Learning objectives
Experiencing
E.02 Explore media, materials, tools,
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Show 'Explosion, 1965-6, by Roy Lichtenstein'. Point out how the artist used colours and dots in a pattern to fill large areas. Explain that the background is a light shade, while the main action uses bright colours. Some colours are contrasting, meaning they are very different from each other and stand out when placed together.
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Differentiation
Learners needing support:
- Could use the Activity: Patterns all around for inspiration during the Attention grabber.
- Could use ready-mixed paints for any secondary colours.
Learners working at a stretch:
- Could draw more than one splash shape, one inside the other.
- Could vary the amount of water in their paint to change the wash’s appearance or experiment with different brush strokes.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Learners with secure understanding can:
- Use bright and contrasting colours they can relate
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Vocabulary definitions
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contrast
A difference between two things.
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wash
A layer of watery, transparent paint.
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In this unit
Lesson 1: Drawing expressions
Lesson 2: Drawing characters
Lesson 3: Understanding pattern
Lesson 4: Creating a superhero
Lesson 5: Creating a superhero background
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 13th May, 2025
