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. 1. Name four things to comment on when analysing art.

  2. 2. Why keep a sketchbook?