Ancient Egypt

Art and Design | UKS2 | Unit Overview

Introduction
This ancient Egypt unit will teach your class about how to use a pencil, pen and charcoal, how to make clay faces and model in paper and papier-
mache to create quality artwork that shows progression in their skills. The children will also have the opportunity to explore the work of Leger,
Hockney and a photograph taken by Man Ray.

Assessment Statements
By the end of this unit...

...all children should be able to:

• Produce an observational drawing in charcoal.
• Use clay tools.
Health & Safety
• Roll clay.
As art materials can stain clothes, the use of protective clothing, such • Mix and select colours.
as aprons, is advised. • Paint an ancient Egyptian mask.

...most children will be able to:

• Draw details carefully.
• Soften clay.
• Make ancient Egyptian style designs in clay.
• Make a 3D model.
Home Learning

Venetian Masks: Children will design their own mask for The Carnival ...some children will be able to:
of Venice. • Name some of Leger’s artwork.
Sarcophagus: Children will have the chance to draw three or four • Describe facts about Leger’s life and work.
items that they think would be useful in the ancient Egyptian after life. • Name some of Hockney’s work.
• Tell some facts about Hockney’s life and work.
• Name some of Man Ray’s work.
• Tell some facts about Man Ray’s life and work.

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Lesson Breakdown Resources

1. Drawing Faces in Pencil • Mirrors

To improve mastery of art and design techniques,
including drawing in the context of pencil drawings.
• I can draw details carefully.
To create sketch books to record observations and use
them to review and revisit ideas in the context of the
drawing activity.
• I can use my sketchbook.

2. Drawing Faces in Charcoal • Mirrors

To improve mastery of art and design techniques, • Hairspray
including drawing in the context of charcoal. • Newspaper
• I can draw details carefully.
To learn about great artists, architects and designers in
history in the context of David Hockney.
• I can tell you about the artist David Hockney.

3. Drawing Masks in Pen • Black pens

To create sketch books to record observations and
use them to review and revisit ideas in the context of
recording observations as a pen drawing.
• I can use my sketchbook.
To learn about great artists, architects and designers in
history in the context of Man Ray.
• I can tell you about the artist Man Ray.

4. Making Ancient Egyptian Masks in Clay • Boards

To improve mastery of art and design techniques, • Rolling pins
including clay in the context of clay facemasks. • Clay tools
• I can sculpt clay. • Old rulers
• Clay

5. Modelling Masks in Papier-Mache • Lots of newspaper

To improve mastery of art and design techniques, • Lots of masking tape
including sculpture in the context of modelling masks • Corrugated card approx
in papier-mache. 50cmx50cm
• I can make a 3D model.

6. Finishing Masks in Papier-Mache • Paints, in particular, gold

To improve their mastery of art and design techniques, and black paint
including painting in the context of painting ancient
Egyptian masks.
• I can paint an ancient Egyptian mask.
To learn about great artists, architects and designers in
history in the context of Fernand Leger.
• I can tell you about the artist Leger.

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