This Powerpoint is intended to teach KS3 classes about the Surrealist movement. It has been previously used with Year 9 grammar school students to introduce the movement with key ideas and techniques with a focus on dreams. This Powerpoint is intended to be used over one half term and to lead students onto creating their own Surrealist Dreamscape collage (please see my other resources for this). Please see my other resource ‘What is Surrealism?’ hand-out which can be used in conjunction with the Powerpoint first lessons. The Powerpoint includes: Introduction to Surrealism through analysis style class Q&A’s Introduction to key techniques including Metamorphosis, Distortion and Juxtaposition and Exquisite Corpse A drawing lesson which can extend over 2-3 lessons morphing two objects together. Looking at key artists such as Salvador Dali, Dora Marr, Max Ernst Link to literacy through tasks such as ‘storytelling dice’ starter (these dice can be bought from Tiger). Extension tasks using Photoshop Homework suggestion slides (these resources are available on my TES) One theory lesson focusing on dreams, making links to Sigmund Freud and Psychoanalysis and looking further into Surrealism throughout a range of media including film - looking at Dali and Disney’s collaborative animation. Extra slides at the end are included for further suggestions for in class activities that I have previously used. Please see my ‘Surrealism - Dreamscapes’ resource for how this project is extended.

This resource is intended for use over one half term. Students use their previous work and knowledge of the Surrealist movement (please see ‘Surrealism Introduction’ resource) to create a collage based on Surrealist landscapes. Students will work with the idea of dreams and creating a ‘dreamscape’. Students explore collage technique and understanding of composition to create a ‘dreamscape’ collage created from magazine cut-outs. Students then scan into the computer and flip using Photoshop to create a mirrored effect - heightening the Surrealist effect. Students will refine their understanding of key Surrealist techniques including Metamorphosis, Juxtaposition and Distortion. They will also develop their understanding of landscape composition including, background, mid-ground and foreground. This Powerpoint resource includes: Introduction to the history of collage technique - from Cubist to Surrealist and Dada. Analysis and visual imagery of contemporary Surrealist collage artists working today. Analysis of Dali’s ‘Metamorphosis of Narcissus’, developing an understanding of key elements and landscape composition. Introduction to the final outcome ‘Dreamscape collage’ with many student examples and my own exemplar. Key Learning Objective slides, tips and reminders. This resource can be used in conjunction with my other Surrealism resources and homework project - Hybrid Insects.

This worksheet is A3, double sided and intended for use with KS3 students studying the Surrealist movement. The task is to use collage material along with some hand-drawn techniques to explore the key techniques and ideas of Surrealism, including Metamorphosis, Juxtaposition and Distortion. This resource is ideal for an introductory lesson to the movement and collage technique. This resource is also ideal as a homework task that can easily be taken home by students. Included is an answer sheet for students to check their answers against.