In this unit pupils develop visual ideas for different purposes by using ICT and other methods. They use the features of an ICT graphics package to explore and realise their ideas and to identify ways to develop and improve their work. They will need to select and use simple tools (pen, brush, fill, and spray) in their mark making, and understand that work can be easily amended and ideas can be tried out without spoiling earlier versions. They will learn how ICT techniques can inform other techniques and vice versa, and that sometimes a screen version is the final version of a piece of work. Pupils will be able to apply what they have learnt in this unit when creating work in design and technology, and art.
Assessment: Pupil Self Review Statements Teaching Activities l Resources Image of Elmer to colour Tizzy First Tools template resource Look at and discuss examples of bold woodcuts, which are often used to illustrate children's books. Demonstrate how to select the brush and pen tools, and how they can create different lines and textures. Show how the 'undo' command can fix a mistake or a mark that does not work. Ask the children to create their own 'woodcuts'. Ask the class to compare their work with images created using traditional methods. (See examples of work done by St Mary's school)
Show the class 'Yellow Islands' by Jackson Pollock. Discuss the rhythmic pattern created by the flowing black lines. Demonstrate how a black line can be 'taken for a walk' around the screen. Compare the effects created by flowing and angular lines. Show the children how to choose and use the flood fill tool to make coloured 'islands' within a picture. (Examples of work)
Show the class some examples of the work of Mondrian and identify the main features - horizontal and vertical lines, primary colours and white space. Demonstrate the use of the straight line and geometric shapes tools. Show how colours can be used to fill the shapes. Ask the children to create pictures in the style of Mondrian, using the straight line and rectangle drawing tools. Ask them to experiment with colour using the flood fill tool.
Introduce the idea of 'painting with light'. Demonstrate how to use the spray tool to select colours and patterns. Ask the children to create pictures of night scenes. Ask them to use the flood fill tool to create a black screen and then to use mark making tools and various colours to explore the quality of light and colour on the screen.
The teacher could include the children's work in a multimedia presentation to reinforce the idea that an image on the screen can be a final product. Suggested Cross Curricular Activities Look at rangoli patterns with the children. Explain that the motif of the lotus flower is often used. Children could draw the outline shape of the lotus flower and fill it in with various designs. Lesson plan with resources from Lancashire ICT Scheme of work from Greenwich Newham ICT Scheme of Work
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