Henry Moore (WW2 art)

The children will create pencil drawings in the style of Henry Moore’s WW2 art, of people in underground shelters.

This will then lead the children to the making of 3D sculptures.

Capture artistic process in sketchbook – the children will use sketchbooks to draw and annotate 3d and 2d shapes – consider light and shade. A sequence of sketches will lead to a final piece, inspired by Henry Moore’s artwork

In drawing, use a wide range of pencils to begin to develop personal style, drawing on work of other artists for inspiration – the children will explore sketching techniques with a pencil to draw a figure inspired by artwork by Henry Moore

Enhance digital media by editing including sound, video, animation, still images and installations – the children will take photos of each other in positions, similar to the art by Henry Moore. They will then go on to edit them.

Master art / design techniques with a wide range of materials – the children will use different pencils to create reflection, tone, shadows and movement.

Use a range of artistic vocabulary to evaluate own work and communicate ideas /comment on artworks e.g. atmosphere, symbolise, mastery, evocative - this will take place during and after they have completed their art pieces.

Communicate ideas and comment on artworks using artistic language - the children will explore a number of pieces drawn by Henry Moore and they will use previously taught language to discuss the different work of this artist.

Over the course of history, understand how great artists, architects and designers contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation – The children will explore the following question: How has the art of Henry Moore contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation?

Pop art

(Amazing Americas topic)

Exploring collage through pop art. The children will produce their own collage in the style of Roy Lichtenchstein

Capture artistic process in sketchbook – the children will record their sketches and collage work, which will then contribute to their final pieces.

In painting, combine colours, tones and tints to enhance mood.

In collage, combine visual and tactile qualities. Master art / design techniques with a wide range of materials - will add collage to a painted background.

Master art / design techniques with a wide range of materials – the children will mix textures (rough, smooth, plain and textured) to produce their own collages, inspired by American pop art.

Use a range of artistic vocabulary to evaluate own work and communicate ideas /comment on artworks e.g. atmosphere, symbolise, mastery, evocative - this will take place during and after they have completed their art pieces.

Communicate ideas and comment on artworks using artistic language - the children will explore a number of pieces by Roy Lichtenstein as well as other pop artists such as Andy Warhol. They will compare the work of these artists.

Over the course of history, understand how great artists, architects and designers contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation– The children will explore the following question: How has pop art contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation?

Self-portrait

(Year 6 leavers)

The children will create a self-portrait using reverse acetate, paint and black markers.

Capture artistic process in sketchbook – the children will record their sketches and paint work, which will then contribute to their final pieces.

In painting, combine colours, tones and tints to enhance mood.

In collage, combine visual and tactile qualities – paintings layered with acetate.

Communicate ideas and comment on artworks using artistic language - the children will explore a number of self-portraits by different artists. They will compare the work of different artists.