Make a collaborative mixed media collage
I can work collaboratively to make a mixed media artwork inspired by water
Make a collaborative mixed media collage
I can work collaboratively to make a mixed media artwork inspired by water
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Know that artworks can be temporary and large scale.
- Know that mixed media can describe artworks that use a range of materials.
- Know that materials can be layered.
- Understand that my ideas might be changed by others.
Keywords
Mixed media - using more than one type of material to create an artwork
Temporary - something that lasts for a short time and is not permanent
Large scale - artworks that are much bigger than usual
Common misconception
That all artwork is permanent.
Remind children that some artwork can be made to be permanent, but other artwork can be made to only last a short time.
To help you plan your year 1 art and design lesson on: Make a collaborative mixed media collage, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 1 art and design lesson on: Make a collaborative mixed media collage, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Equipment
Range of junk modeling materials, recycled packaging, natural materials, fabric scraps, tin foil, bubble wrap and transparent food packaging.
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
4 Questions
Exit quiz
4 Questions
