The Language of Line and Mark-Making · Autumn Term 1

Tone and Form

Using light and shadow to transform two dimensional shapes into three dimensional forms.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the direction of light change our perception of an object?
  2. 2Where do we see the most dramatic contrast in a still life composition?
  3. 3How can subtle gradations of tone create the illusion of depth?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Art and Design - Drawing and RecordingKS3: Art and Design - Formal Elements
Year: Year 7
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: The Language of Line and Mark-Making
Period: Autumn Term 1

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