Mondrian Magic! Art in Everyday Objects Key Stage 1 Art & Design resource for

Introduction

"Mondrian Magic! Art in Everyday Objects" is a 1-page Art & Design resource for Key Stage 1, linked to

This resource is part of a set of 2 with the following alternate variants:

V107502 - KS2L Mixed Ability

Précis

This is an art resource that engages children with their journey on a Red Funnel Ferry. The resource incorporates a pre-visit, on-site and post-visit element that enables children to learn about one artist?s style and how it can link to the ferry environment. Furthermore, it allows them to produce a piece of work in their style.

Contextual Summary

Curriculum Relevance

Art & Design → History of Art & Design → The Work of Artists

Implementation

Prior to their visit, students should be shown or research examples of work by Mondrian to put the task in context. During their journey on the Red Funnel ferry, pupils can sketch or use a digital camera to capture a variety of images of shipping containers or other square or rectangular structures or objects. Upon return to school, students will be produce their own image using the methods which enthuse them (choice of materials is up to the teacher). Key stage 2 students could produce a second piece in the style based on something local they see regularly.

Key Skills Practised

using a range of materials
using drawing and painting to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination
to develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture,line, shape, form and space
learning about the work of a range of artists and making links to their own work

Learning Opportunities

Pre-Visit

Students look at examples of Mondrian?s paintings

On Site

Students look out for objects that remind them of Mondrian?s style of painting. ? They take photographs or draw the things seen from the ferry or the coach.

Post-Visit

Students complete their own piece of artwork inspired by Mondrian?s design.

FAQs

Q1. What is this resource and which attraction is it for?

Mondrian Magic! Art in Everyday Objects is a Art & Design resource targeted at Key Stage 1 children, Mixed Ability, supporting a school trip to

Q2. Which Key Stage and ability level(s) is this intended for?

Mondrian Magic! Art in Everyday Objects is designed for Key Stage 1 children with Mixed Ability but is also suitable for younger students working at a high level or studying a specific topic, or as revision / infill for older students who have already covered this previously

Q3. Which areas of the curriculum are covered?

Mondrian Magic! Art in Everyday Objects is a Art & Design resource specifically targeted at History of Art & Design and The Work of Artists

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

Q5. Does this resource have activities for before and after the visit?

This resource contains elements that are designed to be completed before the trip commences, whilst on site at and on return to school after the visit

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