Learning path
The thread through the subject
All topics in four domains. The arrows show what you need to know first and what comes next.
Move your mouse or the Tab key over a topic: the arrows to it and from it light up.
Line and shape
- Lines that tell a storyYears 5-6 of primary schoolNo prior knowledge needed
- Flat or solid: shape and volumeYears 5-6 of primary schoolPrior knowledge: Lines that tell a story
- Texture: how it feels, how it looksFirst stage of secondary schoolPrior knowledge: Lines that tell a story
- Pattern, rhythm and symmetryWith Kaft PlusYears 5-6 of primary schoolPrior knowledge: Lines that tell a story
Colour and light
- The colour wheel: mixing with paint and with lightWith Kaft PlusYears 5-6 of primary schoolNo prior knowledge needed
- Complementary colours and contrastWith Kaft PlusFirst stage of secondary schoolPrior knowledge: The colour wheel: mixing with paint and with light
- Warm and cool coloursWith Kaft PlusYears 5-6 of primary schoolPrior knowledge: The colour wheel: mixing with paint and with light
- Light and shadow: tonal valuesWith Kaft PlusFirst stage of secondary schoolPrior knowledge: Flat or solid: shape and volume, Texture: how it feels, how it looks, Warm and cool colours
Space and composition
- Proportions of a face and a figureWith Kaft PlusFirst stage of secondary schoolPrior knowledge: Light and shadow: tonal values
- Perspective with one vanishing pointWith Kaft PlusFirst stage of secondary schoolPrior knowledge: Flat or solid: shape and volume
- Perspective with two vanishing pointsWith Kaft PlusSecond stage of secondary schoolPrior knowledge: Perspective with one vanishing point
- Composition: rule of thirds, balance and focal pointWith Kaft PlusFirst stage of secondary schoolPrior knowledge: Pattern, rhythm and symmetry, Complementary colours and contrast
Looking at art
- Framing and viewpoint: photo and filmWith Kaft PlusFirst stage of secondary schoolPrior knowledge: Proportions of a face and a figure, Perspective with two vanishing points, Composition: rule of thirds, balance and focal point
- Figurative, stylised and abstractWith Kaft PlusFirst stage of secondary schoolPrior knowledge: Pattern, rhythm and symmetry, The colour wheel: mixing with paint and with light
- Reading an artwork in four stepsWith Kaft PlusFirst stage of secondary schoolPrior knowledge: Light and shadow: tonal values, Composition: rule of thirds, balance and focal point, Framing and viewpoint: photo and film, Figurative, stylised and abstract
- Art from the Low Countries through timeWith Kaft PlusSecond stage of secondary schoolPrior knowledge: Reading an artwork in four steps
Line and shape
- Lines that tell a storyNo prior knowledge needed
- Flat or solid: shape and volumePrior knowledge: Lines that tell a story
- Texture: how it feels, how it looksPrior knowledge: Lines that tell a story
- Pattern, rhythm and symmetryWith Kaft PlusPrior knowledge: Lines that tell a story
Colour and light
- The colour wheel: mixing with paint and with lightWith Kaft PlusNo prior knowledge needed
- Complementary colours and contrastWith Kaft PlusPrior knowledge: The colour wheel: mixing with paint and with light
- Warm and cool coloursWith Kaft PlusPrior knowledge: The colour wheel: mixing with paint and with light
- Light and shadow: tonal valuesWith Kaft PlusPrior knowledge: Flat or solid: shape and volume, Texture: how it feels, how it looks, Warm and cool colours
Space and composition
- Proportions of a face and a figureWith Kaft PlusPrior knowledge: Light and shadow: tonal values
- Perspective with one vanishing pointWith Kaft PlusPrior knowledge: Flat or solid: shape and volume
- Perspective with two vanishing pointsWith Kaft PlusPrior knowledge: Perspective with one vanishing point
- Composition: rule of thirds, balance and focal pointWith Kaft PlusPrior knowledge: Pattern, rhythm and symmetry, Complementary colours and contrast
Looking at art
- Framing and viewpoint: photo and filmWith Kaft PlusPrior knowledge: Proportions of a face and a figure, Perspective with two vanishing points, Composition: rule of thirds, balance and focal point
- Figurative, stylised and abstractWith Kaft PlusPrior knowledge: Pattern, rhythm and symmetry, The colour wheel: mixing with paint and with light
- Reading an artwork in four stepsWith Kaft PlusPrior knowledge: Light and shadow: tonal values, Composition: rule of thirds, balance and focal point, Framing and viewpoint: photo and film, Figurative, stylised and abstract
- Art from the Low Countries through timeWith Kaft PlusPrior knowledge: Reading an artwork in four steps