This unit has been fully revised for 2026

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

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 consumer products that feature 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: Drawing Fruit
Session 2: Fruit Delights
Session 3: Lichtenstein Sculptures
Session 4: Candy Collage
Creative Outcome (Divergent task) – Warhol Workshops
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 probably the most famous Pop Artist, Andy Warhol. Children consolidate their knowledge and understanding about the artist and some of his most iconic works of art. They particularly focus on his artworks that were created using multiple images. Three different workshops are provided that teach different techniques to create multiple image artwork in the style of Andy Warhol. 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.