Art in Our Community · Summer Term
Designing a Community Mural
Collaboratively designing a mural for a school wall or imaginary public space, focusing on themes relevant to the community.
Key Questions
- Design a mural that tells a story about our school or community.
- Evaluate how different colours and images in a mural can convey a message.
- Explain the process of working together to create a large piece of art.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS1: Art and Design - Evaluating and Developing Ideas
Year: Year 1
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: Art in Our Community
Period: Summer Term
Suggested Methodologies
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