Btec16 Nat Artdes Sow U01

BTEC NATIONAL ART AND DESIGN
UNIT 1: VISUAL RECORDING AND COMMUNICATION
1: Visual Recording and

Communication
Unit title
Guided learning
hours
120
Number of
lessons
120
Duration of
lessons
1 hour (unless otherwise

stated)
Key to Lesson type

AW
Assignment
writing
RS
Revision
session
GS
Guest speaker
VS
Visit
IS
Independent
study
WE
Work
experience
Links to other units

Unit 1 is a foundation unit, which develops
fundamental skills, knowledge and
understanding, underpinning all other units. It is
suggested that this unit is taught at the
beginning of the programme.
Lesson
Topic
Lesson
type
Suggested activities
Classroom resources
Topic A : Understanding and exploring visual recording and communication

1
A1 Visual recording
and communication in
the work of others
IS
AW
Examination of the ways

that others visually
record and communicate
considering:
content theme,
ideas, interpretation of a
brief, contextual factors
Tutor activity: Presentation showing how a variety of

sectors, artists and designers use visual recording and
communication skills when producing creative
outcomes for their intended audience
Tutor-led discussion: tutor checking of
understanding. Using open questioning, ask learners
to consider the visual recording and communication in
the work of others
Individual activity: learners record the information
and add own thoughts and considerations.
Presentation software
Smartboard
Computers
Tablets
Handouts
Notebooks
Art and design kit
form formal
elements, use, purpose
process the use
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Lesson
Topic
Lesson
type
Classroom resources
of materials, techniques
and processes
mood the use of

visual language to
convey meaning,
creative intentions
how the
application of materials,
techniques and
processes impact on the
communication of an
image.
A2 Understanding
formal elements in the
work of others
Identify and record

the formal elements
in the work of others.
Consider line, tone,

form, texture, colour,
pattern, scale,
perspective, figure
and ground,
composition.
Examine how the use

of visual recording
and communication
informs and is
applied to own
practice.

Lesson
Topic
2-9
A1 Visual recording
the work of others
Lesson
type
IS
AW
A2 Understanding
work of others
Learner activity: research the work from one artist

or designer from each of the subject specialisms in the
specification
Learner activity: collate research in a sketchbook,

design sheet or portfolio
Tutor-led discussion: Tutor checking of

understanding, using open questioning.
Classroom resources
Smartboard
Computers
Tablets
Handouts
Notebooks
Art and design kit
10-13
A1 Visual recording
the work of others
IS
Learner activity: present their work to the group
AW

Smartboard
Computers
Tablets
A2 Understanding
work of others
Handouts
Notebooks
Art and design kit
Topic B: Developing visual recording and communication skills

14
B1 Recording from
primary and
secondary sources
Explore observational
recording from primary
sources:
2D recording
3D recording
image recording with

camera and/or film
explore the use of
IS
AW
Tutor activity: demonstration of health and safety of

COSHH, machinery and equipment in the workshop
for 2D working. Tutor-led question and answer
Individual activity: learners record technical

information and make notes on materials
Individual activity: learners practice using the

machinery correctly.
Handouts
Notebooks
Technician support
Health and safety
checklist
Tools and equipment
Art and design kit

Lesson
Topic
Lesson
type
Classroom resources
secondary sources
for visual recording:
15-23
internet
books, magazines,
journals
film, photographs,
animation, video
music/audio.
B1 Recording from
primary and
secondary sources
IS
Tutor activity: Series of demonstrations of

techniques and processes with materials used for 2D
recording from primary and secondary sources.
Discussion of the properties and limitations
Handouts
Individual activity: explore and experiment to

produce a series of 2D recordings from primary and
secondary sources
Health and safety

checklist

Art and design kit
Individual activity: add individual information

through the use of notes and sketchbooks, take short
films or a series of photographs that catalogue their
explorations. There may also be other additional
resources such as blogs and videos

understanding, using open questioning
Tutor-led discussion: review of the 2D material and

techniques and processes used
AW
Notebooks
Technician support
Tools and equipment
Individual activity: learners compile information and

personal views on materials, for inclusion in review
later in unit.

Lesson
24-25
26
27-35
Topic
B1 Recording from
primary and
secondary sources
B1 Recording from
primary and
secondary sources
B1 Recording from
primary and
secondary sources
Lesson
type
IS
Learner activity: Organise all samples, tests, models

and annotated logbook for presentation.
Presentation space
Learner activity: presentation of work to the group

including review and reflection
Samples/ tests/
maquettes

Annotated notebooks
Learners can use smartphones to record information

presentation for use in the evaluation later in the unit.

for 3D working. Tutor-led question and answer
AW
IS
AW
IS


Recording equipment
Art and design kit
Handouts
Notebooks
Technician support
Health and safety
checklist
Tools and equipment
Art and design kit

techniques and processes with materials used for 3D
recording from primary and secondary sources.
Discussion of the properties and limitations
Handouts

produce a series of 3D recordings from primary and
secondary sources
3D materials

Tools and equipment

resources such as blogs and videos learners can use
AW
Classroom resources
Notebooks
Technician support
Health and safety
checklist
Art and design kit

Lesson
36-37
38
39-47
Topic
B1 Recording from
primary and
secondary sources
B1 Recording from
primary and
secondary sources
B1 Recording from
primary and
secondary sources
Lesson
type
IS

Tutor-led discussion: review of the 3D material and

techniques and processes used

later in unit.

and annotated logbook for presentation
Presentation space

Samples/ tests/
maquettes

Annotated notebooks


for image recording. Tutor-led question and answer
AW
IS
AW
IS


AW
Classroom resources

techniques and processes with materials used for
image recording with camera and/or film from primary
and secondary sources. Discussion of the properties
and limitations
produce a series of image recordings from primary
Recording equipment
Art and design kit
Handouts
Notebooks
Technician support
Health and safety
checklist
Tools and equipment
Art and design kit
Handouts
Notebooks
Technician support
Image recording
equipment

Lesson
48-49
Topic
B1 Recording from
primary and
secondary sources
Lesson
type
IS
Classroom resources
and secondary sources
Computers

Health and safety

checklist

resources such as blogs and videos
Tools and equipment

Art and design kit

Tutor-led discussion: review of the image recording

material and techniques and processes used

later in unit.

Presentation space

Samples/ tests/
maquettes

Annotated notebooks

AW
Recording equipment
Art and design kit
Topic C: Extend own visual recording and communication skills

50-52
C1 Experimentation
and investigation
IS
Tutor activity: Tutor introduces the theme and

assignment brief to learners
Assignment brief
Smartboard
AW
2D ideas generation:
mind mapping, word

association,
Tutor activity: tutor-led discussion of the purpose of

the brief
Learner-led activity: learners make notes, discuss
Computers

Lesson
Topic
designing, drawing,
sketching, working
from primary and
secondary sources,
photography, screenbased design work.
3D ideas generation:
drawing in 3D,
samples, models,
maquettes, test
pieces, 3D software.
Experimentation and
investigation into the
use of different and
diverse materials,
techniques and
processes to visually
record.
Explore manipulation
of materials,
techniques and
processes to
communicate
creative intentions.
Lesson
type
Classroom resources
possible starting points in groups
Tablets
Tutor activity: presentation about the design process
Problem solving puzzle
Learner activity: complete problem solving puzzle
Notebooks

Handouts
Art and design kit
C2 Apply visual
recording skills to
communicate creative
intentions
Select appropriate
materials,
techniques,

Lesson
Topic
Lesson
type
Classroom resources
processes, tools and

equipment.
53-63
Refine ideas
considering:
use of imagery
contextual factors
material
manipulation.
C1 Experimentation
and investigation
C2 Apply visual
recording skills to
intentions
IS
Learner activity: use 2D and 3D ideas generation to

respond to the theme
Handouts

information and make notes on own working
Tools and equipment

and set-ups
Learner activity: present 2D and 3D ideas to the

group

Tutor-led discussion: review of the 2D and 3D ideas

generation methods used
Individual activity: learners compile information

and personal views on ideas generation in relation to
the theme
Tutor activity: review the learners notes to make

sure they are keeping a record of any results and
their ideas
Individual activity: explore, experiment and

investigate a wide range of materials, techniques and
AW
Notebooks/sketchbooks
Appropriate protective
health and safety items
2D, 3D, image capture
materials
Recording equipment
Machinery and equipment

Lesson
Topic
Lesson
type
Classroom resources
processes.
64-73
C1 Experimentation
and investigation
IS
Learner activity: create a piece of work that

communicates their creative intentions
Handouts
Learner activity: present their work on sheets of A2

mirroring the requirements of the set task.
Tools and equipment
AW
C2 Apply visual
recording skills to
intentions
health and safety items.
materials
Recording equipment
74-76
C1 Experimentation
and investigation
C2 Apply visual
recording skills to
intentions
IS

Presentation space

Samples/ tests/
maquettes

Annotated notebooks

AW
Recording equipment
Art and design kit
Topic D: Evaluate outcomes in relation to intent

77-82
D1 Review of the
quality of research,
outcomes,
experimentation in
relation to outcome
Ideas generation,
selection, refinement
and development.
IS
Tutor activity: presentation of the key points for

inclusion in the evaluation
Learner activity: write an evaluation of their

performance during the assignment, justifying how
they feel they have responded to the brief, their use
of the design process and reflecting on their own
performance
Computers
AW
Smartboard
Tablets
Notebooks
SWOT handout
10

Lesson
Topic
Lesson
type
Use of imagery.
Tutor activity: SWOT analysis discussion
Visual language.
Formal elements.
Purpose, meaning
and intention.
Small group activity with learners reading each others

evaluation and discussing the strengths and
weaknesses in each others submissions
Use of materials,
techniques and
processes.
Learners write an action plan explaining how the work

they have completed has developed their own
knowledge, understanding and application of 3D
materials, techniques and processes
Contextual
influences.
Justification of
creative decisions.
Learners write detailed suggestions on further

improvements for their work, taking into consideration
their strengths and weaknesses and specific goals for
the future.
Classroom resources
Samples/ tests/
maquettes/final piece
Annotated notebooks
D2 Identification of
visual recording and
communication skills
developmental needs
Summary of final
outcomes to identify
development needs in:
research:
o primary
o secondary
o materials,
techniques and
processes
visual recording
techniques
visual communication
11

Lesson
Topic
Lesson
type
Classroom resources
skills
83-117
(30-35
hours)
strengths and
weakness in own
working.
Respond to the set

task.
IS
TEST
Activity 1 &2
Learner activity: complete research, development

and realisation process independently. It is
recommended that learners spend 30-35 hours
producing work for the research and preparatory
stage and the fully developed piece of art or design
work
AW
Handouts
Tools and equipment
health and safety items.
materials
Recording equipment
118120
(3 Hours)
Supervised
assessment.
Activity 3
IS
AW
TEST
Tutor invigilation Supervised assessment period is

a maximum of three hours. Consider how or if this
time should be split.
Computers
Tablets
Notebooks
Work produced in
activities 1 and 2
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BTEC NATIONAL ART AND DESIGN

UNIT 1: VISUAL RECORDING AND COMMUNICATION

1: Visual Recording and

1 hour (unless otherwise

Key to Lesson type

Links to other units

Topic A : Understanding and exploring visual recording and communication

Examination of the ways

Tutor activity: Presentation showing how a variety of

process the use

Pearson Education 2015

BTEC NATIONAL ART AND DESIGN

mood the use of

Identify and record

Consider line, tone,

Examine how the use

Pearson Education 2015

BTEC NATIONAL ART AND DESIGN

Learner activity: research the work from one artist

Learner activity: collate research in a sketchbook,

Tutor-led discussion: Tutor checking of

Learner activity: present their work to the group

Tutor-led discussion: tutor checking of

Topic B: Developing visual recording and communication skills

image recording with

explore the use of

Pearson Education 2015

Tutor activity: demonstration of health and safety of

Individual activity: learners record technical

Individual activity: learners practice using the

BTEC NATIONAL ART AND DESIGN

Tutor activity: Series of demonstrations of

Individual activity: explore and experiment to

Health and safety

Individual activity: learners record technical

Art and design kit

Individual activity: add individual information

Tutor-led discussion: tutor checking of

Tutor-led discussion: review of the 2D material and

Tools and equipment

Individual activity: learners compile information and

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BTEC NATIONAL ART AND DESIGN

Learner activity: Organise all samples, tests, models

Learner activity: presentation of work to the group

Tutor-led discussion: tutor checking of

Learners can use smartphones to record information

Tutor activity: demonstration of health and safety of

Individual activity: learners record technical

Individual activity: learners practice using the

Art and design kit

Tutor activity: Series of demonstrations of

Individual activity: explore and experiment to

Individual activity: learners record technical

Tools and equipment

Individual activity: add individual information

Pearson Education 2015

BTEC NATIONAL ART AND DESIGN

Tutor-led discussion: tutor checking of

Tutor-led discussion: review of the 3D material and

Individual activity: learners compile information and

Learner activity: Organise all samples, tests, models

Learner activity: presentation of work to the group