Year 4 Art and Design

Drawing- Exploring tone, texture and proportion

In this topic pupils will create a three-dimensional effect by using contrasting tones to show light and dark, combine lines and marks to represent different textures, use lines and marks in different ways to represent dark and light areas (tone), comparing the sizes of different objects to draw them in proportion, represent the size of one object relative to another, consider where to place each element thinking carefully about the space, show texture in the collage and use the impasto technique to create textured effects.

1. 3D pencil drawings- How can light and dark shading make an object look 3D?  To draw using tone to create a 3D effect.

2. Texture and tone- How can marks and patterns show different textures (e.g. rough, smooth, bumpy)?   To explore how combining lines and mark making can show texture and tone in drawings.

3. Understanding proportion- What does proportion mean in art?   To understand proportion by observing how it is used in artwork.

4. Creating an effective composition- How can I arrange objects on my page in an interesting way?  To understand what is an effective composition in art.

5. Using texture, tone and proportion in drawing- How can I use tone to make my drawing look 3D?  To apply an understanding of texture, tone and proportion in a drawing.

Drawing- Exploring tone, texture and proportion

National Curriculum Objectives

• To create sketch books to record their observations and use them to review and revisit ideas.

• To improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials [for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay].

• To learn about great artists, architects and designers in history.

• To develop their techniques, including their control and their use of materials, with creativity, experimentation and an increasing awareness of different kinds of art, craft and design.

Painting & mixed media- Light & Dark

In this topic pupils will accurately use the vocabulary tone, tint and shade, mix colours with white and black to create a range of tints and shades, create gradual changes in tone using tints and shades, identify highlights, midtones and shadows on an object, apply lighter and darker tones to show highlights and shadows, use tone to make an object appear three-dimensional, use a range of paint techniques to create tonal variation, use art vocabulary to describe elements of composition, such as shape, colour, light or balance, arrange objects deliberately to create a balanced still life with areas of contrast and mix a range of tints and shades, placing highlights and shadows in the correct places to show 3D form in a still life painting.

1. Tints and shade- What do I add to a colour to make it lighter or darker? To understand how to mix tints and shades to create changes in tone.

2. Three dimensions- How can light and dark areas make an object look 3D? To vary tone to give a three-dimensional effect.

3. Tone techniques- How can different brush strokes change the look of my painting?  To experiment with different ways of creating tone using paint.

4. Composition- How can I make sure objects are the right size compared to each other?  To plan how to arrange objects in a still life composition.

5. Still life- How can I use tints and shades to improve my painting?  To apply knowledge of tone and painting techniques to create a still life painting.

Painting & mixed media- Light & Dark

National Curriculum Objectives

• To create sketch books  to record  their  observations  and  use them  to review  and revisit ideas. 

• To improve  their  mastery  of  art  and design techniques,  including drawing,  painting and sculpture with  a range of  materials  [for  example,  pencil,  charcoal,  paint,  clay].

• To learn about great artists,architects and designers in history.

Craft & Design- Ancient Egyptian Scrolls

This unit focuses on recognising and discussing the importance of Ancient Egyptian art, considering the suitability of a surface for drawing, recording colours, patterns and shapes through observational drawing, choosing and using tools and materials confidently, beginning to experiment with drawing techniques, creating a selection of sketches that show idea exploration, producing a final design with a clear purpose, following instructions with minimal support, discussing and evaluating the process and outcome of their work, producing a complete painted or drawn piece from a design idea, using colours and materials appropriately, showing an understanding of effective composition and having a clear idea of the subject of their zine, including a range of images and information.

1. Exploring Ancient Egyptian art- What colours and patterns did Ancient Egyptian artists use?  To investigate the style, pattern and characteristics of Ancient Egyptian art.

2. Designing scrolls- How can I use Egyptian patterns and symbols in my design?  To apply design skills inspired by the style of an ancient civilisation. 

3. Making paper- How did people in Ancient Egypt make paper (papyrus)? To apply understanding of ancient techniques to construct a new material.

4. Scroll making- How can I draw figures in the style of Egyptian art?  To apply drawing and painting skills in the style of an ancient civilisation.

5. Making zines- How can I make my zine creative and original?  To apply an understanding of Egyptian art to develop a contemporary response.

Craft & Design- Ancient Egyptian Scrolls

National Curriculum Objectives

• To create sketchbooks to record their observations and use them to review and revisit ideas.   

• To improve their mastery of art and design techniques,  including drawing,  painting and sculpture with a range of  materials.  

• To know about great artists, architects and designers in history.

• To develop their techniques, including their control and their use of materials, with creativity, experimentation and an increasing awareness of different kinds of art, craft and design.