Expressive mark-making
I can explore a range of different marks to tell a story and express emotions
Expressive mark-making
I can explore a range of different marks to tell a story and express emotions
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Key learning points
- Know that marks can tell a story or trace a journey
- Know that we can use our marks to explain a feeling or emotion
- Know how to recognise, identify and explore the possibilities of a range of drawing tools and drawing media
Keywords
Drawing - using tools and media to create marks on a surface
Artist - a person who makes artwork
Emotions - the feelings we have inside such as happy, excited, angry, sad or hungry
Common misconception
Emotions can be shown through images but not through mark-making.
Remind children that different styles of marks can show the emotions of the artist, such as rounded lines showing that an artist might be feeling happy and calm. The artist does not need to create an image to express an emotion.
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Starter quiz
4 Questions
using tools and media to create marks on a surface
a person who makes artwork
the feelings we have inside such as happy, excited, angry or hungry
Exit quiz
4 Questions
