Year 7 · Art and design · beta

An overview of craft

This unit explores the world of craft, learning practices and significance, and engaging in handmaking their own projects. Pupils will use specialist materials and tools, research notable craftspeople, and enhance their practical skills and appreciation for craftsmanship.

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 1 source lessons. DASKEREL has 6 original lessons for this unit, including 5 linked to source lessons absent from that export. Read the full DASKEREL unit.

Prior knowledge

  • Pupils know how to make objects using a variety of materials and processes
  • Pupils know the material properties of clay
  • Pupils know the material properties of a variety of textiles
  • Pupils know the material properties of paper and card
  • Pupils have experience of printing techniques

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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