Lines, Marks, and Making · Drawing and Composition
The Language of Lines
Identifying and creating different types of lines such as thick, thin, wavy, and jagged. Students discover how lines can represent movement and emotion.
Key Questions
- 1How does a line change when we press harder on the paper?
- 2What kind of line would you draw to show a happy feeling?
- 3Where can we see lines in the world around us?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS1: Art and Design - Drawing
Year: Year 1
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: Lines, Marks, and Making
Period: Drawing and Composition
Suggested Methodologies
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