LO: Create a koi fish to complement class topic Japan

Whilst studying Japan in their topic, Year 6 students were set the challenge to create a large koi fish painting. This would eventually be used as a prop for their class assembly.

To begin with, they were taught the step by step instructions on how to create the basic shape of a koi fish and asked to fill an A3 page full of practice sketches. Once they felt confident they were able to draw their fish on a larger scale for their final piece and paint using watercolours or poster paint.

They used the research sheet below for guidance. One sheet gives instructions on how to draw a simple koi whilst the other is slightly harder.

            

             

The story of koi overcoming adversity has been in Japanese culture for generations. The story says that koi fish climbed waterfalls in spite of the heavy current attempting to keep them in their pool. They battled perseverance to climb the falls because they wanted this outcome so badly.

Take a look at the beautiful koi Year 6 have created! Such beautiful colours and so much detail. I am very proud of this artwork. Well done! :)