This unit has been fully revised for 2026

Please note: This unit is an alternative to the unit: Pop Art Products

Sequence of Learning for Teachers
In this unit of work children study the Pop Art movement from the second half of the twentieth century with a focus on portraiture in Pop Art. Children learn about some of the most iconic works of art from the Pop Art movement and the artists that created them. Through this unit children learn about a range of techniques that were used to create Pop Art and develop and apply the skills that were used to make them.

This knowledge, skills and understanding is delivered through the following convergent task sessions:
Session 1: Julian Opie Self Portrait
Session 2: Andy Warhol Mixed Media Portraits
Session 3: Lichtenstein Sculptures
Session 4: Romero Britto
Creative Outcome (Divergent task) – Self-Collage
The unit of work completes with the creative outcome (divergent task) activity that can be delivered over two or more sessions. These sessions can also be used for children to complete activities from sessions 1-4. For the creative outcome children learn about how artists, and particularly Peter Blake, used the technique of collage to create art as part of the Pop Art movement. They apply this knowledge and collage techniques to create a mixed media self-portrait.
The creative outcome activity provides an opportunity for children to apply their knowledge, skills and understanding from previous sessions in this unit of work. Through the creative outcome children will develop their creativity and understanding of the creative process by combining their imagination with the knowledge they have acquired.
Each Unit of work consists of:
• Comprehensive medium-term planning that details the learning journey, resources, vocabulary development and links to online learning.
• Separate lesson presentations for each teaching session.
• Additional presentations linked to learning within the unit.
• Photocopiable resources to support teaching within the unit.
• Advice on challenge and support in art and design.
• Assessment statements: Keeping up with the curriculum.

In addition to the above, each unit also includes a downloadable primary progression map for art and design (curriculum pathway) and an extensive vocabulary list. Combining and sequencing Art Academy units of work allows schools to create a scheme of work for art and design from key stage 1 to the end of key stage 2.