Eduardo Paolozzi Printmaking Unit titled 'Power'

**Year 8-9 Art and Design: Printmaking and Paolozzi-Inspired Unit
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This comprehensive resource pack is designed for Key Stage 3 (Years 8 and 9) and easily adaptable for GCSE Art & Design. It focuses on developing key skills in analysing, designing, and creating artwork inspired by Eduardo Paolozzi and the theme of “Power”.

The pack includes detailed lesson plans, worksheets, and presentations that guide students through the following:

Analysing Paolozzi’s Work: Students learn to explore and discuss the content, form, process, mood, and context of Paolozzi’s prints and sculptures, with clear frameworks for writing about art.
Colour and Collage Studies: Activities include colour replication using pencils and creating vibrant A3 collages that combine machine imagery and popular culture, reflecting Paolozzi’s style.
Relief Print Design and Styrofoam Printing: Students design, engrave, and print their interpretations of machine parts, with guidance on simplifying designs for impactful prints.
Collaborative A0 Artwork: Groups combine individual prints and collaged elements into a large-scale final piece, fostering teamwork and creativity.
Self and Group Evaluation: Includes worksheets and frameworks for evaluating personal and collaborative work against the original design brief, supporting critical thinking and reflective practice.

Why Buy This Pack?

Aligns with the UK National Curriculum for Art & Design.
Incorporates differentiated self-assessment rubrics for levels 1-9, ensuring accessibility and challenge for all abilities.
Encourages IB learner profile traits such as collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity.
Perfect for mid-year assessments or end-of-unit projects.
Adaptable for GCSE to build foundational skills in printmaking, collage, and art analysis.
Everything you need to deliver a structured, engaging, and visually dynamic printmaking unit is included!