Lines, Marks, and Making · Drawing and Composition
Observing Nature
Drawing from direct observation of natural objects like shells and leaves. Students focus on looking closely at details before making marks.
Key Questions
- 1What shapes do you see when you look very closely at this leaf?
- 2How can we draw the texture of a bumpy shell?
- 3Why is it important to keep looking at the object while we draw?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS1: Art and Design - DrawingKS1: Art and Design - Knowledge of Artists and Designers
Year: Year 1
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: Lines, Marks, and Making
Period: Drawing and Composition
Suggested Methodologies
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