Year 6

Understand what New Media Art is and create Pixel Art

In this lesson, students will gain an understanding of what New Media is and how it is used in contemporary Art. They will then create a pixelated art piece using paint, as demonstrated, but this can also be created using a digital process or colouring pencils.

Year 6

Understand what New Media Art is and create Pixel Art

In this lesson, students will gain an understanding of what New Media is and how it is used in contemporary Art. They will then create a pixelated art piece using paint, as demonstrated, but this can also be created using a digital process or colouring pencils.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Can independently develop a range of ideas which show curiosity, imagination and originality.
  2. Can design a pixelated art piece to reflect a chosen theme.

Equipment

This lesson includes some physical activity and equipment beyond pen, paper or pencil. Please make sure your child is adequately supervised.

Content guidance

  • Equipment requiring safe usage.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

Licence

This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak’s terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where otherwise stated.

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