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    • Drawing

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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