Year 6 - Art and design
Idea development: thinking through sketching
New Pop Art: sculpture and mixed-media
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Unit Summary
In this conceptual art unit, pupils will make art in a medium of their choice on a topical contemporary theme. They will investigate how and why Pop artists from the 1960s to the present day created art.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to develop ideas using drawing, annotation and experimentation.
Key Notes
- Sketchbooks help artists think through drawing and develop multiple versions of an idea.
- Artistic thinking involves trial and error, visual notes and self-reflection, which can be shown through annotation.
- Experimentation leads to stronger, more meaningful final outcomes.
Vocabulary To Learn
- sketchbook: a space where artists explore, experiment and plan their ideas
- development: the process of growing or improving an idea by trying different versions
- experimentation: trying out different styles, materials and compositions to see what works best
- annotation: written notes explaining artistic choices or ideas
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Sketchbooks are for finished drawings only.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Sketchbooks help artists think through drawing and develop multiple versions of an idea. Artistic thinking involves trial and error, visual notes and self-reflection, which can be shown through annotation.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'sketchbook'
a space where artists explore, experiment and plan their ideas.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Sketchbooks are for finished drawings only. Correction: Sketchbooks are working spaces. They're for exploring, not perfecting. Artists use them to test, plan and reflect, not to make polished work.
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