Year 6 Line and Shape Art Unit

Explore bold lines, grids and colour with Love To Teach Art – Year 6 Line and Shape. Inspired by Piet Mondrian and Theo van Doesburg, this ready-to-teach ten-week unit develops students’ understanding of geometric composition, balance and colour relationships.

Why teachers love it

• Ready to teach: Ten Core Skills mini-lessons of 20–30 minutes.

• Creative confidence: Develops line control, composition, colour choices and artistic expression.

• Flexible: Three Studio Work projects with adaptable pacing.

• Curriculum connected: Australian Curriculum v9 Visual Arts and Media Arts.

What students create

Students explore abstract rectangles, grid patterns and bold colour before creating three projects:

• Pair of clay tumblers with geometric designs

• Mobile-device-themed painting

• Digital headphone design with shadows

What’s included

• Lesson Slides PDF: Artist studies, Core Skills, projects, quizzes and reflections.

• Teacher Guide PDF: Ten-week planner, teaching notes and curriculum connections.

• Quiz Book PDF: Three quizzes with answers.

• Posters Pack PDF: Drawing Tools posters and reflection guides.

• Fired Clay Guide PDF: Practical clay preparation, storage and firing guidance.

Materials

Requires basic art materials, fired clay and Procreate on iPad for digital activities. Clay projects may be adapted or omitted. Materials, devices and the app are not included.

Digital PDF download licensed for one teacher’s own classes.

Explore the lessons: https://ilovetoteach101.com/year-6-line-and-shape-art-lessons/

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