Year 7 · Art and design · beta

An overview of art

In this unit pupils enhance their critical thinking exploring art from various perspectives. They discuss what defines art, study galleries and museums and art's connection to the curriculum. They consider drawing and how emotions are expressed using this medium.

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 4 source lessons. DASKEREL has 6 original lessons for this unit, including 2 linked to source lessons absent from that export. Read the full DASKEREL unit.

Prior knowledge

  • Pupils know about significant art movements and their historical context
  • Pupils know a variety of mark making techniques
  • Pupils know how to use line and tone

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.
  • 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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