Drawing for different purposes and needs
I can draw with purpose, using unconventional materials to create unexpected and creative outcomes.
Drawing for different purposes and needs
I can draw with purpose, using unconventional materials to create unexpected and creative outcomes.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Drawing with purpose and intention supports the development of creative ideas and concepts.
- Experimenting with unconventional surfaces and materials can lead to surprising, creative outcomes.
- Using unusual materials challenges traditional notions of drawing and encourages thinking outside the box.
Keywords
Purpose - an artwork that is created with clear meaning and intention behind it
Intention - how an artist creates something and what they hope to express or achieve through their work
Unconventional - exploring new, or experimental techniques, subjects, or materials that challenge expectations of art
Surface - the physical medium or material on which an artwork is created
Common misconception
Using unconventional materials doesn’t have a deeper purpose in the drawing process.
Unconventional materials can lead to unique textures, effects, and creative outcomes, challenging traditional drawing methods.
To help you plan your year 10 art and design lesson on: Drawing for different purposes and needs, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 10 art and design lesson on: Drawing for different purposes and needs, 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.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
Explore more key stage 4 art and design lessons from the Foundation workshops: selecting primary sources and recording observations unit, dive into the full secondary art and design curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
Equipment
Provide food products (e.g. yeast extract, spices) for students to experiment with in their drawings. Collect a variety of interesting surfaces to draw on (e.g. fabric, cardboard, textured paper).
Licence
Lesson video
Loading...
Starter quiz
6 Questions
a sculpture that captures the artist's sadness after a loss
a poster designed to convey an inspiring message
a series of illustrations telling the tale of a mythical hero
a painting that raises awareness about pollution in oceans
creating something purely to explore shapes, colours, and textures
a mural celebrating a traditional festival in a community