Learning intention
- To explore animal paintings and plan an artwork.
Success criteria
- I can describe how Lisa Ericson uses fine
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Cambridge Primary Art & Design (0067) Learning objectives
Experiencing
E.01
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Check learners can recall the following: Contrast That contrast is the difference between two things in art. This could be light and dark, rough and smooth or big and small. Foreground, middle ground and background These words describe where things are placed in a picture or scene. Foreground – the part closest to the viewer.…
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Differentiation
Learners needing support:
- Should focus on choosing one animal and one simple added element (for example a tree or coral).
- Could use the Resource: Animal inspiration (see Print) for visuals of animals and environments to look closely at details, shapes and outlines.
Learners working at a stretch:
- Should develop more complex compositions, adding different elements to their animal.
- Should think about how the background and lighting can emphasise the images in the design.
- Should add notes to their sketches, explaining why they made certain choices (for example: “I used dark colours in the background to make my animal stand out”).
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Assessing progress and understanding
Learners with secure understanding can:
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Vocabulary definitions
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background
The part of the painting that is far away, behind the main subject.
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contrast
The difference between light and dark colours to make things stand out.
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In this unit
Lesson 1: Lisa Ericson
Lesson 2: Animal paintings
Lesson 3: Fiona Rae
Lesson 4: Carl Larsson
Lesson 5: Watercolour scenes
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 24th April, 2025
