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Year 8 - Art and design

Planning and developing collage inspired by our hobbies and interests

Collage and Assemblage: sustainable materials

Unit Summary

Pupils will develop their collaging skills and showcase their strengths. They will learn about the different between using the metholody as part of the process or as the technique. They will explore how to place images together and develop compositional skills as well as be playful with ideas.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to develop a personal collage by planning key elements, experimenting with materials, and drawing inspiration from artists.

Key Notes

  • Artists can find inspiration to develop a personal idea for a collage or assemblage from their interests
  • Identifying and planning the key aspects of a collage helps build confidence in the process
  • Selecting a range of materials means there can be playful experimentation before committing to a design

Vocabulary To Learn

  • influences: in art refer to the factors that shape and inspire an artist's creative choices, style, and overall artistic voice
  • mistakes: in art can be an opportunity for discovery and growth, often leading to unexpected and innovative results
  • reflection: the process of evaluating and learning from experiences to refine skills and creative direction

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Planning a collage or assemblage takes away creativity.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Artists can find inspiration to develop a personal idea for a collage or assemblage from their interests. Identifying and planning the key aspects of a collage helps build confidence in the process.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'influences'

in art refer to the factors that shape and inspire an artist's creative choices, style, and overall artistic voice.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Planning a collage or assemblage takes away creativity. Correction: Planning provides structure but doesn't mean the design is fixed. Many artists start with an idea but adapt it through experimentation. A plan helps build confidence, but the best results often come from unexpected discoveries along the way.

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