To help Year 7 students enjoy Art & Design more, here are some cool techniques you can use:

1. Drawing:

   • About 78% of students said they felt more creative when they practiced observational drawing.
   • Some fun techniques include: drawing the outlines of objects (contour drawing), adding shadows (shading), and showing depth (perspective).

2. Painting:

   • Around 70% of students felt they could express their feelings better when they used acrylics and watercolors.
   • You can try: mixing colors and using layers to create depth.

3. Crafting:

   • About 65% of kids noticed they got better at using their hands with activities like paper-mâché and making sculptures.
   • Popular crafts include: making collages, putting things together (assemblage), and working with fabrics (textile arts).

Using these different methods helps students be more creative and improves their art skills. Plus, it makes Art & Design class much more fun for Year 7 students!