Key Stage 1

Strand

Year 1

Year 2

Using techniques to create effect

Drawing

• Record and explore ideas from first observation using drawing pencils. Ensuring pupils look closely and make relevant observations of shape and relationships.
• Ask and answer questions about the starting point for their work.
• Explore the use of a range of media; pencils, crayons, charcoal etc. exploring the use of line and shape with some dexterity and control.

• Record and explore ideas from first observation using drawing pencils. Ensuring pupils look closely and make relevant observations developing knowledge of ratio and proportion.
• Ask and answer questions about the starting point for their work linked the end product.
• Refine their use of a range of media; pencils, crayons, etc to ensure the desired effect is created.

Painting

• Develop their knowledge colour mixing identifying primary and secondary colours.
• Establish how to use watercolours and the related equipment effectively.
• Use different types of brushes for specific purposes developing control and application.
• Complete observational drawings that are then completed as watercolours.

• Choose from a range of brush sizes and use appropriately.
• Develop the skills required to complete watercolours refining and developing techniques.
• Confidently identify primary and secondary colours and develop their knowledge of colour mixing.
• Can mix and apply colour tor purposes to represent real life.

Sculpture

• Explore sculpture experimenting with constructing and joining recycled and natural materials.
• Explore shape and form.
• To create collage using a range of materials understanding the developing an awareness of the different textures created.

• Developing sculptures from found materials applying their knowledge of textures and developing joining skills.
• Using Modroc or paper mâché to develop sculptures linked to themes or artists, crafts makers and designers studied.

Artists, Craft Makers and Designers

To know about the work of a range of artists, craft makers and designers, describing the differences and similarities between different practices and disciplines, and making links to their own work.

• Can respond to sculptures and craft artists to help them adapt and make their own work.
• Can look at and describe what they see, think and feel when looking at the work of an artist, craft maker or designer.

• Can look at and describe what they see, think and feel when looking at the work of an artist, craft maker or designer.
• Can suggest reasons for the artist’s intention or meaning of the work.
• Can use the work of an artist, craft maker or designer to improve their own.