Sweet Dreams – Food in Art Project | KS3 Art & Design

This creative KS3 project explores the theme of food in art, taking inspiration from artists such as Claus Oldenburg, Sarah Graham, Peter Anton, and Walter Gropius. Suitable for Year 7, 8, or 9, the unit encourages pupils to experiment with different media and techniques through a series of mini projects, leading to a final 3D outcome.

What’s Included

• Full editable scheme of work for a 16-week unit
• Lesson-by-lesson PowerPoint with structured guidance (54 Slides)
• Over four studio projects exploring painting, collage, sculpture, and 3D design
• Artist study tasks focusing on Oldenburg, Graham, Anton, and Gropius
• Pop Art exploration and collage project (including a “make a burger” activity)
• Assessment rubric aligned with lesson objectives and outcomes

Learning Aims & Outcomes

• Explore how food is represented in art across different movements and styles
• Develop technical skills in painting, collage, and 3D construction
• Build confidence in artist research and critical analysis
• Experiment with Pop Art, contemporary realism, and sculptural design
• Create a final 3D outcome informed by multiple artists and processes

Why This Resource?

• Fully editable, flexible, and classroom tested
• Encourages creativity through a variety of mini-projects and studio outcomes
• Engages pupils with both traditional and contemporary art practices
• Provides a complete 16-week structure with clear assessment criteria

This engaging unit gives students the opportunity to experiment with diverse approaches to food in art, developing their skills and creativity while producing a final 3D outcome inspired by leading artists.