Mexican day of the dead art lessons

Art Scheme of work for theme of ‘Mexican day of the dead’ .

The scheme is aimed at keystage 3 but could be adapted for both keystage 2/4.

Scheme includes cultural starter and ‘do it now’ recall tasks

There are 3 drawing tasks included in this SOW with resources to assist the teaching

1st drawing task is an experimental ink and pattern drawing

2nd is focusing on line and tone (full skull) observational study

3rd is combining tone and observation to create a personal response.

All tasks have coloured step by step photographs to show process