Year 7 - Art and design
The elements of art: line
The elements of art
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Unit Summary
Pupils will develop an understanding of the basic elements of art and learn how artists use these elements in different ways in their work. In the unit, pupils will answer questions as they look at the elements through a variety of processes to identify how they are used in different art forms.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to identify and draw different types of lines and know how they are used in art making.
Key Notes
- Line is used in mark-making.
- Mark-making can be used to create texture.
- Contour lines focus on the outline, form and shape of a subject.
Vocabulary To Learn
- line weight: the thickness or thinness of a line
- contour: the line outlining a shape or form, like an outline
- mark-making: the different lines, dots, marks, patterns, and textures we create in an artwork
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Line is only used for drawing.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Line is used in mark-making. Mark-making can be used to create texture.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'line weight'
the thickness or thinness of a line.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Line is only used for drawing. Correction: Artists create and apply lines in a multitude of ways across different mediums including sculpture and painting, as well as in drawing.
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