Curricula – Art

Vision

Our aim is to provide a broad, stimulating and inclusive curriculum that fosters a love of the Arts and develops all students’ creativity and cultural understanding regardless of artistic ability. We want students to think and act like artists, designers and craft- makers, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment with and develop their creativity whilst encouraging their own personal expression. We do this by teaching them about visual literacy so that they can read, interpret and find meaning in different art, crafts and cultural contexts. We aim to provide learning contexts that promote their understanding of how art and design reflects and shapes our history, whilst developing their cultural capital.

Our curriculum is planned and sequenced so that students’ knowledge, skills and understanding of different media, techniques and contextual sources are progressively built on. These threshold concepts underpin our curriculum and are delivered through theme- based termly projects at KS3. Specialist Art staff have devised project-based schemes of learning to develop knowledge and skills in drawing, painting, collage, papercutting and 3D sculpture. Students will explore a range of artists both past and present, as well as crafts-persons and cultures, developing their analytical and critical thinking skills and an appreciation of the contexts in which the works were made. They will work in sketchbooks and on portfolio sheets to record information, develop their ideas and evaluate their work.

Year 7 Curriculum Intent

By the end of Year 7 students are able to:

• Produce visual and brief written research about both historical and contemporary artists and crafts persons, along with art from other cultures using their own opinions and ideas.
• Know how to use gridding and mapping techniques to enlarge an image accurately.
• Use HB pencil, colour pencil and pen to show 2-3 tones, demonstrating knowledge of blending techniques.
• Design and apply pattern detail using pen and wax resist techniques.
• Use water colour paint to show a range of tones.
• Use acrylic paint to apply the dot technique.
• Apply sketchbook presentation skills using collage, coffee staining and title transfer techniques.

Create a 3D jellyfish sculpture using wire and plastic bags using modelling and manipulation techniques.

Year 7 Topics

• Abstract Art: The Elements of Art/ Core Knowledge Induction Project
• Marine Forms: Double page sketchbook presentation & 3D Sculpture
• Culture: Aboriginal Art Double page sketchbook presentation & paper cut final piece

Year 8 Curriculum Intent

By the end of Year 8 students are able to:

• Produce visual and written research creatively about a range of past and contemporary artists and crafts persons, using their own opinions.
• Draw objects from primary and secondary observation.
• Apply pencil, colour pencil, pen and oil pastel techniques to show form three dimensionally showing highlights.
• Use collage to create layers and detail inspired by past and contemporary artists.
• Apply poster paint using different tones and blending techniques.
• Understand 3D form and use of layering to create a cardboard relief sculpture.

Develop a range of sketchbook presentation techniques.

Year 8 Topics

• Cubism Still Life: The Elements of Art Core Knowledge Induction Project
• 3D Picasso Faces (6 lessons)- Card relief sculpture
• Mechanical Forms (6 lessons)- Jim Dine A3 Study Sheet
• Portraiture

Year 9 Curriculum Intent

By the end of Year 9 students are able to:

• Produce contextual studies about a range of artists in a creative way using varied A3 presentation techniques.
• Draw and record from primary and secondary sources using a range of media including pencil, coloured pencil and fineliner.
• Use mixed media techniques to develop outcomes combining drawing, collage and papercutting.
• Develop drawings and studies in the style of Robert Kushner, Adrian Brandon and contemporary street art.
• Evaluate and modify their work as it progresses making links to theories and artists work.
• Create an outcome that shows links to all AO coverage to prepare for GCSE courses.
• Present project work creatively using an A3 portfolio layout style.
• Develop conceptual ideas that link to wider world events and issues.

Year 9 Topics

• Natural Forms
• Power of the Message

Year 10 Curriculum Intent

By the end of 10 students are able to:

• Develop their first full assignment for their Component 1 portfolio
• Develop and present contextual studies about various artists in a personal and creative way.
• Use contextual sources to inform investigations and inspire the development of their work.
• Draw from direct observation and use a camera to gather primary source material to inspire ideas.
• Use a range of different artistic media as appropriate to intentions demonstrating understanding of form, tonal values and texture.
• Evaluate and modify their work as it progresses making links to theories and artists work
• Create a final outcome that shows links to all AO coverage

Year 10 Topics

• Assignment 1: Component 1
• Assignment 2: Component 1

Year 11 Curriculum Intent

By the end of Year 11 students are able to:

• Develop a second assignment for their Component 1 portfolio which demonstrates a more personal line of enquiry.
• Develop and present contextual studies about an artist in a personal and creative way in a sketchbook
• Use contextual sources to inform investigations and inspire the development of their work.
• Draw from direct observation and use a camera to gather primary source material to inspire ideas.
• Use a range of different artistic media as appropriate to intentions demonstrating understanding of form, tonal values and texture.
• Develop a personal assignment independently in response to a theme from the Component 2 Exam paper.

Year 11 Topics

• Component 1: Assignment 1 & 2 MAD
• Component 2: Exam
• Component 1:Assignment 1/2 completion