United Kingdom · National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Year 4 Art and Design
A comprehensive art and design course for Year 4 students focusing on technical skill development and conceptual exploration. Students investigate diverse media including sculpture, digital art, and textiles while connecting their work to historical and contemporary movements.
The Power of the Line
Students explore the fundamental elements of drawing by experimenting with line weight, texture, and shading to create depth.
Recording the natural world through careful observation of light and shadow on organic forms.
Investigating geometric shapes and repeating patterns found in local and global architecture.
Using non traditional tools and varied pressure to convey emotion through abstract lines.
Color Theory and Impressionism
An exploration of how light and color interact, inspired by the techniques of the Impressionist movement.
Developing a sophisticated understanding of the color wheel and color relationships.
Studying Claude Monet to understand how time of day influences color perception.
Creating images using small dots of color that mix in the viewer's eye.
Form and Sculpture
Students transition from 2D to 3D by working with clay and recycled materials to build structural forms.
Learning the fundamental construction methods for creating functional and decorative ceramic pieces.
Creating temporary art installations using natural materials found in the school environment.
Transforming found objects and waste materials into imaginative figurative sculptures.
Textiles and Storytelling
Exploring the history of fabric arts and using sewing and weaving to share personal narratives.
Investigating the cultural significance of weaving patterns from diverse global communities.
Using basic stitch techniques to 'draw' a story onto fabric surfaces.
Analyzing historical textiles as a primary source for understanding the past.
Digital Worlds and Media
Using technology as a creative tool to manipulate images and create short animations.
Combining photographs and digital drawing to create surreal and imaginative landscapes.
Learning the principles of frame by frame animation to bring inanimate objects to life.
Understanding the rule of thirds and how to compose a compelling photograph.
Art Through the Ages
A survey unit connecting modern practices to ancient traditions and historical movements.
Exploring the origins of human creativity and the use of natural pigments.
Investigating the shift towards realism and perspective in the works of Da Vinci and Michelangelo.
Understanding why artists began to move away from realistic representation in the 20th century.