Year 10 - Art and design
Drawing for different purposes and needs
Foundation workshops: selecting primary sources and recording observations
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Unit Summary
This teacher-led unit introduces key principles and four assessment objectives through various drawing activities in the studio and on-site. Pupils will explore diverse sources, inspired by themes from a museum or site visit.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to draw with purpose, using unconventional materials to create unexpected and creative outcomes.
Key Notes
- Drawing with purpose and intention supports the development of creative ideas and concepts.
- Experimenting with unconventional surfaces and materials can lead to surprising, creative outcomes.
- Using unusual materials challenges traditional notions of drawing and encourages thinking outside the box.
Vocabulary To Learn
- purpose: an artwork that is created with clear meaning and intention behind it
- intention: how an artist creates something and what they hope to express or achieve through their work
- unconventional: exploring new, or experimental techniques, subjects, or materials that challenge expectations of art
- surface: the physical medium or material on which an artwork is created
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Using unconventional materials doesn't have a deeper purpose in the drawing process.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Drawing with purpose and intention supports the development of creative ideas and concepts. Experimenting with unconventional surfaces and materials can lead to surprising, creative outcomes.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'purpose'
an artwork that is created with clear meaning and intention behind it.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Using unconventional materials doesn't have a deeper purpose in the drawing process. Correction: Unconventional materials can lead to unique textures, effects, and creative outcomes, challenging traditional drawing methods.
More Lessons In This Unit
- 2D into 3D Study Guide
- Developing ideas for experimentation Study Guide
- Documenting the creative journey Study Guide
- Manipulating drawings Study Guide
- Manipulating photographs Study Guide
- Recording from observation and first-hand sources Study Guide
- Selecting inspirational visual source material Study Guide
- The art of critique: analysing and interpreting artworks Study Guide
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