KS3 Art and Design | Choices of Media, Materials and Techniques

Art and Design Quiz - Media Choices (Questions)

Choose the right media for your artwork. Explore how pencils, paint, and ink behave, and how paper choice changes colour, texture, and control in KS3 Art and Design.

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Fascinating Fact:

Wet media, like watercolour, acrylic, and ink, behave differently depending on the amount of water and the surface used. Paper weight and texture can affect how the colour spreads.

In KS3 Art and Design, media choices are about selecting materials that match your idea and working style. Understanding how a material marks, blends, layers, and dries helps you control effects and improve outcomes.

Key Terms

Media: The materials used to make art, such as pencil, charcoal, paint, ink, or collage.
Surface: The thing you work on, like paper, card, canvas, or fabric, which can change how marks look.
Layering: Building up colours, tones, or textures in stages to add depth and detail.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does “media choices” mean in KS3 art?

In KS3 Art and Design, “media choices” means selecting the most suitable materials for your artwork, such as pencil, paint, ink, or collage, based on the effect you want to create.

How do I choose the best art materials for my project?

Choose materials by thinking about your subject, style, and the finish you want. Test a few options first, then pick the ones that give the clearest marks, best control, and strongest visual impact.

Why does the surface matter when using different art media?

The surface matters because it affects grip, texture, and how easily materials move. Smooth surfaces can give cleaner lines, while textured surfaces can create rougher marks and stronger pattern effects.

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Acrylic paint is a water-based version of which other medium?

[ ]	Pencil crayons
[ ]	Pastels
[ ]	Oil paints
[ ]	Charcoal

What might you do to a charcoal sketch to stop it from smudging?

[ ]	Lay tissue paper over the top
[ ]	Store it in a paper bag
[ ]	Rub away all the smudges
[ ]	Use a fixative spray to seal it

What do we call a stick of pure, powdered pigment and a binding agent moulded into a stick?

[ ]	A pastel
[ ]	A tube
[ ]	A crayon
[ ]	A pencil

Photography, graphics software and paint programs are all good examples of what?

[ ]	Magazine titles
[ ]	DIY categories
[ ]	Job titles
[ ]	Digital media

Which one of the following media is ideal for working with outdoors?

[ ]	Lino cutting
[ ]	Pen and ink
[ ]	Watercolour paints
[ ]	Screen printing

Which of the following is not a printing method?

[ ]	Lithography
[ ]	Etching
[ ]	Screen printing
[ ]	Gouache

Weaving, macramé, batik and neeedle point are all disciplines of which kind of medium?

[ ]	Landscaping
[ ]	Drawing
[ ]	Textiles
[ ]	Sculpture

What is ModRoc?

[ ]	A fixative
[ ]	A modelling material
[ ]	A painting device
[ ]	A brush holder

Which of the following is not an example of three-dimensional media?

[ ]	Polymer
[ ]	Graphite
[ ]	Balsa
[ ]	Resin

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Which of the following media would you expect a ceramic artist to make?

[ ]	A blown glass bauble
[ ]	A wooden carving
[ ]	A copper bracelet
[ ]	A glazed plate

Art and Design Quiz - Media Choices (Answers)

Acrylic paint is a water-based version of which other medium?

[ ]	Pencil crayons
[ ]	Pastels
[x]	Oil paints
[ ]	Charcoal

Acrylic paints are versatile and easier to clean up than oils as they can be washed with water

What might you do to a charcoal sketch to stop it from smudging?

[ ]	Lay tissue paper over the top
[ ]	Store it in a paper bag
[ ]	Rub away all the smudges
[x]	Use a fixative spray to seal it

Special fixatives can be expensive - some artists use cheap hairspray!

What do we call a stick of pure, powdered pigment and a binding agent moulded into a stick?

[x]	A pastel
[ ]	A tube
[ ]	A crayon
[ ]	A pencil

Pastels are halfway between painting and drawing and can provide all sorts of interesting finishes

Photography, graphics software and paint programs are all good examples of what?

[ ]	Magazine titles
[ ]	DIY categories
[ ]	Job titles
[x]	Digital media

Digital media is a fast-moving and exciting way to change images

Which one of the following media is ideal for working with outdoors?

[ ]	Lino cutting
[ ]	Pen and ink
[x]	Watercolour paints
[ ]	Screen printing

Watercolours are lightweight and very portable, making them ideal for using 'on location'!

Which of the following is not a printing method?

[ ]	Lithography
[ ]	Etching
[ ]	Screen printing
[x]	Gouache

Gouache is a type of paint which can be laid down in quite thick layers

Weaving, macramé, batik and neeedle point are all disciplines of which kind of medium?

[ ]	Landscaping
[ ]	Drawing
[x]	Textiles
[ ]	Sculpture

They all require working with a textile, fabric or other material base

What is ModRoc?

[ ]	A fixative
[x]	A modelling material
[ ]	A painting device
[ ]	A brush holder

ModRoc is a medium which combines plaster-covered bandages. When they are moistened, they can be moulded into sculptures