Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Describe objects, images and sounds with relevant subject vocabulary.
- Create drawings that replicate a selected image.
- Select imagery and colours to create a mood board with a defined theme and colour palette.
- Complete four drawings, created with confident use of materials and tools to add colour.
- Understand the work of William Morris, using subject vocabulary to describe his work and style.
- Create a pattern using their drawing, taking inspiration from mood boards and initial research to develop it.
- Identify and explain where a pattern repeats.
- Follow instructions to create a repeating pattern, adding extra detail.
- Understand different methods of creating printed fabric in creative industries.
- Use visual journals to evaluate patterns.
- Produce ideas to illustrate products using their designs.
Suggested prior learning
Craft and design: Ancient Egyptian scrolls
Get startedLessons
Lesson 1: Inspired by the rainforest
Lesson 2: One picture, four views
Lesson 3: Creating patterns
Lesson 4: Repeating patterns
Lesson 5: Fabric design
Key skills
Generating ideas:
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Key knowledge
Formal elements:
- Shape:
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Key vocabulary
batik
colour palette
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Unit resources
Assessment – Art and design Y4: Craft and design
Assessment resources for this unit. Use
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Knowledge organiser
A pupil-facing summary document, capturing the
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Key vocabulary
Subject resources
Art and design: Long-term plans
A suggested order for teaching Art
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National curriculum mapping
This document maps the National curriculum
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Assessment
A spreadsheet for recording teacher assessments
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Art and design: Progression of pupil skills and knowledge
Progression documents showing how skills and
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Key vocabulary
This document lists the new vocabulary
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Equipment list
A checklist of art equipment required
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Art and design – List of artists
This document lists the artists studied
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Cross-curricular opportunities
Geography
Place knowledge