The Surreal World: Dreams and Logic · Summer Term 2
Automatism and the Unconscious
Using techniques like doodling and frottage to bypass the rational mind and discover hidden imagery.
Key Questions
- 1What happens to our creativity when we stop trying to plan the outcome?
- 2How can a random mark be the starting point for a complex idea?
- 3In what ways does our subconscious mind influence our artistic choices?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS3: Art and Design - Art Movements and TheoryKS3: Art and Design - Creative Process and Intuition
Year: Year 8
Subject: Art and Design
Unit: The Surreal World: Dreams and Logic
Period: Summer Term 2
Suggested Methodologies
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