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Year 1

I can draw with different media.

I can draw around a variety of shapes.
I know that my shapes can overlap.
I can experiment variety of different media.
I can say which medium I prefer and why.

I can develop an understanding of mark making.

I can experiment with different marks and use marks to show texture.
I can understand the importance of looking carefully and closely when I am drawing.
I can use one type of drawing tool in lots of different ways.
CHALLENGE: I can choose a suitable brush for the marks I want to make.

I can apply an understanding of drawing materials and mark making to draw from observation.

I can look carefully at an object to identify shapes, lines and textures.
I can control a pen/pencil to create different types of lines
I can use a range of drawing tools to create different marks.
I can layer different materials to experiment creating effects.

Year 2

I can develop a range of mark making techniques.

I can experiment with charcoal to draw different marks.
I can understand a word and explain how I can draw it.
I can express the meaning of words using charcoal mark making techniques.

I can explore and experiment with mark making to create textures.

I can describe how an object feels.
I can try out different drawing materials.
I can experiment with making different marks to make texture

I can understand how to apply expressions to illustrate a character.

I can show expression by drawing eyes, eyebrows and mouths in different ways.
I can make quick sketches of people.
I can sketch a new character, adding expressions, details and texture.

Year 3

I understand how to create tone in drawing by shading.

I know that tone refers to the light and dark areas of an object or artwork.
I can use the side of a pencil so that the lead is flat to the paper.
I can shade in one direction, with no gaps and straight edges.
I can blend from light to dark to dark light creating smooth tones.
CHALLENGE: I can successfully apply and blend charcoal to create form, tone and shape.

Year 5

I can explore the purpose and effect of imagery.

I can discuss the effect of an image.
I can discuss how popular culture can influence art and design.
I can explain what retrofuturism means.
CHALLENGE: I can evaluate different images using the formal elements.

I can understand and explore decision making in creative processes.

I can suggest how a piece of art is created.
I can discuss the choices an artist has made.
I can make decisions about tools and materials to try in my own work.
CHALLENGE: I can use a range of processes to create a drawing.

I can develop drawn ideas through printmaking.

I can choose and combine materials based on their texture.
I can create an effective printing plate that considers how I expect it to print.

I can apply my understanding of drawing processes to revisit and improve ideas.

I can select appropriate tools and materials.
I can choose a drawing technique to produce my own idea.
I can evaluate my work to make improvements.

Year 6

I can explore expressive drawing techniques.

I can collect information to identify the key features of Maya art.
I can explore mark making using a range of handmade tools
I can make comparisons between different artworks.

Walford Nursery & Primary School,
Walford, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire,
HR9 5SA, admin@walford.hereford.sch.uk, 01989 562209

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