United Kingdom · National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Year 3 Art and Design
This course introduces Year 3 pupils to the fundamental elements of art through hands-on practice and historical inquiry. Students develop proficiency in drawing, painting, and sculpture while exploring the works of significant artists and designers.
The Power of Line and Texture
Students explore how different marks can create the illusion of texture and surface in two-dimensional drawings.
Investigating the range of marks possible with different pencil grades and charcoal.
Using observational drawing to capture the intricate details of shells, leaves, and bark.
Exploring the technique of frottage to discover hidden patterns in the school environment.
Colour Theory and Mood
An investigation into the science and emotion of colour through painting and mixing.
Mastering the creation of a full spectrum from a limited palette of primary colours.
Exploring how temperature in colour affects the viewer's emotional response to a landscape.
Studying the techniques of Monet and Renoir to understand light and movement.
Form and Space in Sculpture
Moving from the page into the physical world by manipulating clay and found materials.
Learning basic ceramic techniques to create functional and decorative 3D forms.
Creating sculptures using recycled materials, inspired by modern installation art.
Exploring art that sits between 2D and 3D by carving and building up surfaces.
The History of Pattern
Discovering how different cultures use repetition and symmetry in art and design.
Investigating the mathematical beauty and symbolism of repeating geometric patterns.
Exploring the vibrant colours and storytelling found in West African fabric designs.
Looking at the Arts and Crafts movement and the use of botanical motifs.
Portraiture and Identity
Studying the human face and how artists express personality through portraiture.
Learning the mathematical guidelines for placing features correctly on a head.
Using mirrors and personal symbols to create a portrait that reflects the self.
Exploring how artists like Picasso or Daumier exaggerated features for effect.
The Art of the Story
Examining how art can be used to tell a narrative, from ancient scrolls to modern comics.
Researching the first human stories told through pigment on stone.
Breaking a story down into a series of visual frames.
Curating and presenting a collection of work created throughout the year.