Year 2 - Art and design
Decorate a papier-mâché paradise island
Paradise island: drawing and sculpture
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Unit Summary
This unit develops pupils' ability to draw expressively and imaginatively in a range of media. They will investigate how and why artists create their art, before designing and sculpting an imaginary paradise island either individually or collaboratively.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to decorate a papier-mâché paradise island.
Key Notes
- Artists use colour to express ideas and atmosphere in 3D artworks.
- Painting techniques can add texture and realism to sculptural surfaces.
- Adding final details helps bring a sculpture to life.
- Reflecting on your work helps you recognise achievements and make improvements.
Vocabulary To Learn
- detail: small parts added to make the artwork more interesting or realistic.
- reflect: to think about your work to see what worked well and what to improve.
- atmosphere: the mood or feeling shown in the artwork.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think that once the base is painted the 3D artwork is completed.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Artists use colour to express ideas and atmosphere in 3D artworks. Painting techniques can add texture and realism to sculptural surfaces.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'detail'
small parts added to make the artwork more interesting or realistic.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Pupils may think that once the base is painted the 3D artwork is completed. Correction: Artists often reflect and revisit their work to add further detail and bring their artwork to life.
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