exploring unusual ideas, materials, or techniques without worrying about rules or the outcome

an exact or very close copy of something. It’s made to look just like the original object or artwork

a method an artist uses to explore drawing in different ways

“I can’t draw!" Building confidence through drawing techniques

Art and design

In this unit pupils enhance their critical thinking exploring art from various perspectives. They discuss what defines art, study galleries and museums and art's connection to the curriculum. They consider drawing and how emotions are expressed using this medium.

An overview of art

Why do artists develop different techniques when drawing?

How might an artist remove control in their drawing?

Which ways of drawing can be experimental?

What is the term for when your drawing is an exact or very close copy of something?

Artists use the elements of art to communicate meaning.

Artists use creative skills and their {{ }} to explore feelings, observations and expression through various processes.

Some artists explore feelings, emotions and observations {{ }} with other artists.

What was one of the earliest forms of collaborative art?

The role of the artist is to depict exactly what they see in front of them.

Starter Quiz