A Portrait of My Hand
Objectives Activities
Week 1. Look at representations of hands by various artists e.g. Durer, Escher. Look at
to question and make thoughtful observations
W/s 31.10.05 own hands. In sketchbook, experiment with ways of sketching hand e.g. by
about starting points for their work
drawing each joint as a sausage.
to select and record from first-hand observation
and to explore ideas for different purposes
to compare methods and approaches used by
others to show hands
Week 2 to use a variety of methods and techniques to Look at a range of drawing media, and different types of paper, and
W/s 07.11.05 represent hands experiment with the effects of using different combinations. Draw on little
bits of each type of paper to make a collection to stick in sketchbook. Decide
to experiment with light and shade. on a medium to use, then begin to draw a portrait of own hand, using a chosen
medium e.g. drawing pencils on rough white paper.
Week 3 To evaluate and appreciate own work and Complete drawing and evaluate it in writing what I would do differently,
W/s14.11..05 describe how they might develop it further what was difficult, etc. Also, explanation of how the drawing was done.
Week 4 to adapt their work according to their views, Draw a portrait of own hand, using a contrasting medium e.g. chalks and
W/s 21.11.05 considering the constraints and possibilities of chalk pastels on dark paper.
the contrasting media.
Week 6 To prepare and mount own work for display. Consider how to display the two drawings, plus assessments. Decide on
W/s 05.12.05 backing paper, positioning etc. Begin to prepare and mount own work for
display. This will involve careful use of paper trimmer and ruler.
Week 7
Complete mounting of work for display.
W/s 12.12.05
Level 1 Pupils respond to ideas. They use a variety of materials and processes to communicate their ideas and meanings, and design and make images and
artefacts. They describe what they think or feel about their own and others' work.
Level 2 Pupils explore ideas. They investigate and use a variety of materials and processes to communicate their ideas and meanings, and design and make
images and artefacts. They comment on differences in others' work, and suggest ways of improving their own.
Level 3 Pupils explore ideas and collect visual and other information for their work. They investigate visual and tactile qualities in materials and processes,
communicate their ideas and meanings, and design and make images and artefacts for different purposes. They comment on similarities and
differences between their own and others' work, and adapt and improve their own.
Level 4 Pupils explore ideas and collect visual and other information to help them develop their work. They use their knowledge and understanding of materials
and processes to communicate ideas and meanings, and make images and artefacts, combining and organising visual and tactile qualities to suit their
intentions. They compare and comment on ideas, methods and approaches used in their own and others' work, relating these to the context in which
the work was made. They adapt and improve their work to realise their own intentions.
Level 5 Pupils explore ideas and select visual and other information. They use this in developing their work, taking account of the purpose. They manipulate
materials and processes to communicate ideas and meanings and make images and artefacts, matching visual and tactile qualities to their intentions.
They analyse and comment on ideas, methods and approaches used in their own and others' work, relating these to its context. They adapt and refine
their work to reflect their own view of its purpose and meaning.