Monsters in myths and film
I can explore how monsters are shown in myths and film, and understand what makes them unique.
Monsters in myths and film
I can explore how monsters are shown in myths and film, and understand what makes them unique.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Monsters appear in various myths and films across different cultures.
- Artists use specific features to depict monsters, such as exaggerated facial expressions and body parts.
- Understanding cultural context can help us to appreciate how monsters are depicted in art.
Keywords
Monster - is an imaginary creature
Myth - stories which explain how the world began and what the world is like and why
Feature - a part of something that makes it special
Common misconception
Monsters in myths and films are always portrayed as evil.
Monsters in myths and films are not always portrayed as evil. Creating monsters can involve using different features that portray a friendly or approachable character.
Equipment
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Adding shadows to make it look more realistic
Drawing the shape clearly
Lightly drawing out the initial shapes
A path made by a drawing or painting tool
A two-dimensional area with a defined boundary
How something feels
Exit quiz
6 Questions
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