Art Academy - Portraits (Lower Key Stage 2)

Portraits is an Art and Design unit of work aimed primarily at children aged 7-9. The unit consolidates and deepens children’s understanding of portraiture as a key genre of fine art.
The package provides the medium-term plan, six lessons (each lesson has a MS Powerpoint presentation) and a knowledge organiser. An additional presentation that focuses on portraiture is also included.

Strands of Learning:
• Drawing
• Painting
• Sculpture

Children undertake a range of drawing and painting activities to develop their understanding of portraiture. They learn the difference between portraits and self-portraits. They study the different facial features and how they are drawn from different viewpoints. Using the idea of different viewpoints allows them to develop their knowledge of the cubist style of Pablo Picasso.
They study the portraits of Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Amedo Modigliani. They complete the unit of work by creating a spoon portrait sculpture in the style of Amedo Modigliani.

This unit of work is part of the Art Academy Scheme of Work for children aged 5-11 being developed on behalf of Carousel Education.