Year 2 - Art and design
Digital printing
Me, myself and others: clay sculpture
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Unit Summary
This unit examines the pupils' sense of self and explores their relationships with others. They will make clay figures, small drawings and prints as well as collecting photos. They will design and make sculptures from a wire armature and masking tape, before combining their elements.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to create a digital print to represent something about myself.
Key Notes
- Symbols can be used to represent a thought or idea
- Designs can be refined and simplified
- Technology can be used to copy and paste a design
- Repeating motifs can create an eye-catching pattern or design
Vocabulary To Learn
- pattern: a design in which lines, shapes or colours are repeated
- motif: a decorative image or shape, often repeated to form a pattern
- symbol: a mark or character used to represent an idea, object, or relationship
- refine: making small changes to improve a piece of art
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Symbols have to be detailed.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Symbols can be used to represent a thought or idea. Designs can be refined and simplified.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'pattern'
a design in which lines, shapes or colours are repeated.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Symbols have to be detailed. Correction: Symbols can be refined and made simple.
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