Lower Key Stage 2

Exploring and developing ideas

Develop ideas based on questioning and thoughtful observation, considering process and purpose with support
With support, begin to make informed choices e.g. in paper or media
Begin to adapt and refine ideas as they progress
Use a sketchbook to gather and collate art works

Express opinions about works of art, justifying ideas
Begin to form opinions on the ideas, methods and outcomes of both their own and others’ work, and sharing these ideas
With support, begin to identify and describe ways in which art works might be developed further, perhaps making some adaptations
Include some annotations of art works within the sketchbook

Discuss similarities and differences between works of art/architecture, artists or styles of art, using visual language
Articulately express thoughts and feelings about a piece of art
Replicate techniques and styles used by artists/architects/ designers studied
Draw inspiration from artists/ architects/designers studied when creating art works

Experiment with different grades of pencils and other tools to achieve variation in tone
Explore relationships between line, tone, pattern, shape and texture
Begin to identify and draw the effect of light using a variety of shading techniques
Use techniques such as hatching and cross hatching to suggest texture and tone with increasing accuracy and skill
Begin to consider proportion, scale and composition when drawing
Begin to draw for a sustained period of time at an appropriate level, including from observation and the figure
Create initial/preparatory sketches in preparation for final piece of work

Focus artists: Norman Foster, Giorgio Morandi, Paul Cezanne

Begin to paint with increasing confidence, using a variety of tools and brush techniques
Begin to experiment with different effects and textures e.g. colour washes, scraping through and colour blocking
Mix a variety of colours, shades, tints and tones independently.
Build confidence in mixing colour shades, tints and tones using black and white.
Use existing knowledge of colour wheel to explore complementary and contrasting colours with purpose
Work with confidence on a range of scales e.g. thin brush on small paper
Begin to name and identify different types of paint
Work in the style of a selected artist, without copying
Begin to work on preliminary studies to explore media and materials

Focus artists: J. M. W. Turner

Print simple pictures using a variety of printing techniques with increasing independence e.g. relief and press
With support, discuss use of colour, shape and style when planning printing
Make repeating patterns, and replicate patterns observed in natural or built environments
Begin to design patterns of increasing complexity and repetition
Learn about the use of inks, and their characteristics and properties
Begin to make decisions on colour, shape and style of printing when working towards an outcome
Use media and tools with skill to produce clean printed images
Print precise repeating patterns, expanding experience of multi-colour printing (2 or more colours)
With support, use a variety of traditional printing techniques, such as monoprint, block and press printing

Use a variety of collage media to create images from imagination, experience or observation
Begin to experiment with overlapping and layering a range of collage media
Begin to consider colour and texture (rough and smooth, plain and patterned) when creating collaged images
Begin to select and arrange materials for a particular effect
Use a wide variety of media to create textured collages, based around a chosen theme or idea, from observation, imagination or experience
With support, explore a range of collage techniques and apply these ideas in their work e.g. photomontage, paper cut outs and joiners
Select and arrange materials with increasing awareness, for a particular effect or purpose or to express feeling e.g. colour or texture
With support, explore working collaboratively on a larger scale

Focus artists: David Hockney

Begin to model and develop work in clay through a combination of pinch, slab and coil techniques
With support, use simple tools to explore different ways of finishing works e.g. surface pattern, paint or glaze
Use simple joining techniques when working with clay e.g. slip, score and blend
Work in a safe and organised way, handling tools appropriately and caring for equipment
Construct and join recycled, natural and man-made materials with confidence and purpose
Begin to show an understanding of pinch, slab and coil techniques, creating recognisable forms in clay
Use simple tools to explore different ways of finishing works e.g. surface pattern, paint or glaze
Begin to plan sculpture and models through drawing, model making and other preparatory work

Focus artists: Christo, Andy Goldsworthy