Table of Contents
Table of Contents
What’s covered (at a glance)
#- Core Practical Skills
- Drawing (line, tone, proportion, perspective)
- Painting (colour theory, mixing, layering techniques)
- Sculpture and 3D form
- Printmaking, collage and mixed media
- Textiles and surface design
- Introductory digital media where appropriate
- Elements & Principles of Art
- Colour, line, shape, form and space
- Pattern and texture
- Composition and balance
- Light and shadow
- Developing personal style and visual voice
- Looking Outward
- Studying artists, designers and craft makers
- Learning how to analyse and discuss artwork
- Making connections between inspiration and own work
- Reflecting thoughtfully on creative choices
Common sticky spots
#- Confidence and perfectionism—fear of “getting it wrong.”
- Fine motor control and proportion (seeing what’s really there).
- Colour mixing and planning a balanced composition.
- Using art vocabulary to describe and reflect on work.
How I support your child
#- Warm, low-pressure studio feel: process over perfection.
- Step-by-step techniques and sketchbook habits to track progress.
- Quick skill drills (line, tone, proportion) before creative projects.
- Simple language for critiques: kind, specific, and helpful.
- Celebration of effort and growth to build creative bravery.
