Year 6 Art & Design Lesson Plans
4 free Year 6 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 6, pupils approach their art and design education with maturity, confidence and a developing personal artistic voice. Projects are ambitious and sustained, requiring pupils to work with independence, making informed decisions about materials, techniques and presentation. Pupils are expected to demonstrate a deep understanding of the artistic process: from research and experimentation to resolution and evaluation.
Year 6 Art & Design through the year
Mixed Media and Art Movements
To improve mastery of art and design techniques using mixed media
Mixed Media and Art Movements lesson plan →Portraiture
To improve mastery of portraiture across a range of media
Portraiture (Year 6) lesson plan →Sculpture: Public Art
To know about the role of public art in the built environment
Sculpture: Public Art lesson plan →Design: Textiles
To develop mastery in textile design, combining aesthetic and functional considerations
Digital Art: Animation
To use digital tools to create an animated sequence
Digital Art: Animation lesson plan →End of Year Exhibition: Personal Portfolio
To evaluate and present a body of work from the year as a personal portfolio