Year 3 Autumn Term

Drawing, collage, painting and print making inspired by pre Roman art and craft

Learning Questions:

1. What do these pre-Roman archaeological finds tell us?
2. Can you use the language of art to describe the visual and tactile properties of [prehistoric and pre Roman art]?
3. What skills do we need to make a create response (linked to drawing/printing and painting with powder paint)?
4. How will you make your design visually interesting?
5. Can you describe how you feel about your work and the work of others?
6. What was the biggest challenge during this art unit?
7. How would you explain your work to others? (the inspiration and process)
8. How would you describe your work to others? (using the language of art)

Year 3 Spring Term

3D representations inspired by Ancient Greek vessels

Learning Questions:

What vessels would the Ancient Greeks have used? How were they made?

What stories do Ancient Greek vases tell?

Can you use the language of art to describe the visual and tactile properties of an Ancient Greek vase?

What skills and knowledge will you need to make you own vase?

How will you make your design visually interesting (what story will you tell)?

Can you describe how you feel about your work and the work of others?

What was the biggest challenge during this art unit?

How would you explain your work to others? (the inspiration and process)

How would you describe your work to others? (using the language of art)

Year 3 Summer Term

Textiles and small scale 3D forms inspired by the colours of nature

Learning Questions:

1. What do the Sutton Hoo treasures (and other archaeological finds) tell us about Anglo Saxon craftspeople and designers?
2. Can you use the language of art to describe the visual and tactile properties of [an Anglo Saxon artefact – tapestry, jewellery, stained glass etc.]?
3. What was the process of textile making in Anglo Saxon times?
4. What skills and equipment would I need to weave/ dye/ make beads?
5. What will be the inspiration for your designs? 
6. Can you describe how you feel about your work and the work of others?
7. What was the biggest challenge during this art unit?
8. How would you explain your work to others? (the inspiration and process)
9. How would you describe your work to others? (using the language of art)