Lines, Marks, and Meanings · Autumn Term

The Language of Line

Exploring how different types of lines can communicate feelings like anger, calmness, or excitement.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can a single line tell a story without using words?
  2. 2What happens to the mood of a drawing when we change the thickness of a line?
  3. 3How do artists use line to lead our eyes around a picture?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - DrawingNCCA: Primary - Visual Awareness
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: Creative Explorations: The Artist's Journey
Unit: Lines, Marks, and Meanings
Period: Autumn Term

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