← Progression Step 4 · Ages 11–14
Expressive arts
Art – Analysing Images & Developing Ideas
Describe, analyse and respond to artworks; develop a personal idea.
Curriculum map: Expressive Arts AoLE · PS4
Art at secondary level balances looking carefully with making purposeful work.
Looking
Subject, colour, composition, media, mood – use evidence from the image.
Developing ideas
Sketch, experiment, refine. Annotate choices.
What does annotate mean in art?
Notes explaining decisions, influences and experiments.
Practice
1. Name four things to comment on when analysing art.
2. Why keep a sketchbook?