Year 8 · Art and design · beta

Abstract painting: sustainable materials

Pupils will develop their understanding of abstract painting and make more sophisticated connections. They will build confidence in taking risks with new ideas, look at different tools and techniques, and learn to communicate with symbols and marks.

This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.

This Oak index uses an earlier export and lists 5 source lessons. DASKEREL has 6 original lessons for this unit, including 1 linked to source lessons absent from that export. Read the full DASKEREL unit.

Prior knowledge

Experience of using a sketchbook to develop ideas
How artists and designers seek and find inspiration
How to record thoughts, feelings and reflections about art and artworks

Source curriculum references

About the history of art, craft, design and architecture, including periods, styles and major movements from ancient times up to the present day.
To analyse and evaluate their own work, and that of others, in order to strengthen the visual impact or applications of their work.
Know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms.
Produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences.

Oak source metadata. DASKEREL has not independently verified school-level coverage.

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