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Design and print the central motif for a mosaic

Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of The Romans in Britain - NEW LOOK Impressive Roman mosaics - NEW LOOK

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Objectives

History

  • To design a central motif for a printed mosaic and to evaluate the finished piece.

Enquiry question
How can we use a printing technique to create the central motif for a Roman mosaic?

Outcomes
Children will:

  • Make informed choices on colour and design based on prior knowledge and experience.
  • Design and print the central motif for a mosaic style picture.
  • Evaluate the finished artworks; plan how to exhibit them to a wider audience.

You Will Also Need

Sketch books, wooden printing sticks, some printing sticks with a smaller end (slivers of balsa work well or cut polystyrene)
Printing rollers and trays
Poster paint, pencils and white pencil crayons

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Close up images of mosaics

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