Artistic Expression Exploration

Year 9 Art – Drawing, Colour & Expression

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🎨 Part 1: Drawing & Colour Theory – Raina me Tae

Answer the following questions about foundational drawing skills and colour theory.

1. Which of the following are elements of good line quality in a drawing? Tick all that apply.

Varying the thickness (weight) of your lines

Using only one type of pencil for everything

Using tone and shading to show light and shadow

Observing proportion and shape carefully before drawing

Pressing the same pressure throughout the entire drawing

2. Label the colour wheel below. Fill in the blanks with the correct colour names.

Primary colours (tae matua): _____________, _____________, _____________

Secondary colours (tae tuarua): _____________, _____________, _____________

One tertiary colour example: _____________

3. What is the term for colours that sit opposite each other on the colour wheel?

Analogous colours

Complementary colours

Warm colours

Tertiary colours

4. Match each colour relationship to its correct description by writing the correct letter in the space provided.

A. Analogous colours

B. Complementary colours

C. Warm colours

D. Cool colours

___ Colours next to each other on the colour wheel; create harmony

___ Blues, greens, and purples; often feel calm or distant

___ Reds, oranges, and yellows; often feel energetic or intense

___ Opposite colours on the wheel; create strong contrast

5. When you mix red and yellow together, what secondary colour do you get?

Answer: _____________

6. In your still life drawing, which shading technique did you use? Circle one.

Hatching (parallel lines)

Cross-hatching (overlapping lines)

Blending / smooth shading

Stippling (dots)

✏️ Part 2: Expressive Drawing & Personal Symbolism

Use this section to plan and reflect on your personal symbolic artwork.

7. Describe the personal symbol or image you chose for your expressive drawing. What does it represent or mean to you?

8. Which colours did you choose for your expressive artwork, and why? How do those colours connect to the feeling or idea you wanted to express?

9. Group Artwork Planning: In your group of 5, briefly outline your chosen theme and each person's role or contribution to the collaborative artwork.

Group Theme: _____________________________________________

My role in the group: _____________________________________________

10. Sketch Space: Use the box below to sketch a rough idea or plan for your personal symbolic drawing or your group artwork concept.

🪞 Part 3: Reflection & Peer Feedback – Whakaaro

Honest reflection helps you grow as an artist. Complete both self-assessment and peer feedback below.

11. Self-Assessment: Rate your confidence with each skill by ticking the appropriate box.

Line quality and shading:

Still learning

Getting there

Confident

Colour theory and mixing:

Still learning

Getting there

Confident

Expressing ideas through art:

Still learning

Getting there

Confident

Collaborating with my group:

Still learning

Getting there

Confident

12. Peer Feedback: Write the name of a classmate whose artwork you viewed during the gallery walk. Give one specific piece of positive feedback and one thoughtful suggestion.

Classmate's name: _____________________________________________

⭐ One thing that worked well:

💡 One suggestion to consider:

Kia manawanui – keep creating with courage and curiosity!