Year 3 Art & Design Lesson Plans
4 free Year 3 Art & Design lesson plans for KS2. Each includes learning objectives, key vocabulary, a timed lesson structure and common misconceptions, and downloads as an editable Word document.
In Year 3, pupils begin KS2 with a more structured and reflective approach to art and design. They use sketchbooks consistently to record observations, experiment with materials and develop ideas. Pupils are expected to demonstrate growing technical skill and to talk about their work and the work of others with increasing depth and vocabulary.
Year 3 Art & Design through the year
Drawing with Observation
To improve their mastery of art and design techniques with a range of materials, including drawing
Drawing with Observation lesson plan →Painting: Watercolour Techniques
To improve mastery of painting techniques using watercolour
Painting: Watercolour Techniques lesson plan →Printing: Repeat Patterns
To develop mastery of printmaking through creating repeat and tessellating patterns
Clay and Relief Sculpture
To improve mastery of 3D techniques including modelling and relief work
Clay and Relief Sculpture lesson plan →Sketchbooks and Artists
To use sketchbooks to develop and revisit ideas through sustained investigation
Sketchbooks and Artists lesson plan →Collage and Mixed Media
To use a range of materials and processes to create a mixed-media artwork