Year 2 - Art and design
Make a silhouette scene
Reclaimed materials: drawing and sculpture
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Unit Summary
Pupils will learn about art made from reclaimed materials. They will explore this theme to make their own animal art in two and three dimensions, applying core art skills and craft techniques.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to trace outlines and layer materials to make a silhouette scene.
Key Notes
- An outline is the border, or outside edge of a shape.
- For more complex shapes, it can be helpful to trace an outline.
- Silhouettes are often made from black card or paper, but they can be any colour the artist wants.
Vocabulary To Learn
- trace: when an artist follows the lines of a picture or shape
- outline: the outside edge or border of the shape
- silhouette: a shape that shows the outline of something, but not the details inside
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Silhouettes must be made of black card or paper.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
An outline is the border, or outside edge of a shape. For more complex shapes, it can be helpful to trace an outline.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'trace'
when an artist follows the lines of a picture or shape.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Silhouettes must be made of black card or paper. Correction: Remind children that silhouettes are often made of black paper or card as this shows up well against a light background, but it is up to the artist which solid colour they will use to make their silhouette.
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