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Year 10 - Art and design

Experiment with collage

Fine Art

Unit Summary

This is a teacher led unit which introduces to pupils to the skills within their endorsements. Through a series of workshop activities, students experiment with a range of materials and techniques. They develop a range of studies exploring mark making media, print and mixed media.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to create a layered collage with contrasting textures, shapes, and colours, while incorporating black and white photography to enhance depth and composition.

Key Notes

  • Experiment with overlapping materials to create depth. Layers can add complexity and intrigue to the artwork
  • Use contrasting colours, textures, and shapes to create visual interest and draw the viewer's eye
  • Consider visual weight, symmetrical or asymmetrical balance when arranging elements to achieve a harmonious composition

Vocabulary To Learn

  • visual weight: the perceived "heaviness" of an element in the artwork, which is influenced by its size, colour, or placement
  • asymmetry: a layout where elements are not mirrored but still balanced through visual interest
  • composition: the arrangement of elements in an artwork

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The main subject photo should completely dominate the composition.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Experiment with overlapping materials to create depth. Layers can add complexity and intrigue to the artwork. Use contrasting colours, textures, and shapes to create visual interest and draw the viewer's eye.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'visual weight'

the perceived "heaviness" of an element in the artwork, which is influenced by its size, colour, or placement.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: The main subject photo should completely dominate the composition. Correction: The photograph should interact with the background, not overpower it. The transparency of acetate or digital opacity allows the viewer to still appreciate the layers beneath. The photograph should complement the painted background, not mask it.

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