Elements of Art – Art & Design. Full Unit | KS3

Elements of Art – Introduction to Art & Design | KS3

This introductory KS3 project is designed to give Year 7 students a strong foundation in the seven key elements of art: line, shape, colour, tone, form, texture, and space. Through a series of engaging mini studio projects, pupils create one unique artwork for each element, building both technical skills and creative confidence.

What’s Included:

• Full editable scheme of work for up to 16 weeks
• Lesson-by-lesson PowerPoint with teacher guidance** (121 Slides)**
• Seven studio projects, each linked to one of the elements of art
• Flexible structure: projects can be delivered as a full course or used as standalone mini-units
• Assessment rubric to track progress and support feedback

Learning Aims & Outcomes

• Understand and apply the seven elements of art in practical work
• Develop a wide range of art-making techniques across different media
• Build visual analysis skills and confidence in discussing artwork
• Explore creativity while working on structured, skills-based projects
• Produce a portfolio of unique artworks demonstrating each element

Why This Resource?

• Perfect for Year 7 introductions to Art & Design
• Fully editable and adaptable to different teaching contexts
• Encourages both creative experimentation and technical skill-building
• Provides a ready-to-use framework for up to a full term of lessons

This project is an ideal starting point for KS3, offering a complete foundation in the elements of art while giving students the chance to create a varied and meaningful body of work.