KS3
Subject: Art and Design
Aims of the subject: We aim to teach a visual language where pupils learn how to communicate their ideas through seeing, drawing and making. Students will be introduced to numerous and varied skills, inspired by the exploration of artists and cultures. Pupils will learn how to analyse and evaluate artwork to inform oral and written responses.
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7 | Term 1: Baseline Testing
During the first three-six lessons, all pupils will complete baseline assessments within four key areas: Tonal Drawing, Design, Painting and Analytical understanding.
· The Colour Wheel · Primary, secondary and tertiary colour mixing · Harmonious and complementary colour schemes · Analysing the work of the Impressionists and Pointillism PATTERN MAKING How to produce symmetrical pattern with repeated motifs Content covered · Transfer techniques · Research of stylised forms in nature · Composition and rotational symmetry · Effective use of colour in pattern · Paint techniques- mixing and application.
Term 2: ANCIENT EGYPT An exploration of materials and techniques while investigating the role of Art in Ancient Egyptian culture. Content covered · Overview of Art in Ancient Egyptian Culture · Symbols in Ancient Egyptian Art · Egyptian Canopic jars, design and purpose · Clay techniques and processes
Term 3: NATURAL FORMS Developing observational skills and exploring 2D form, shape drawing of natural forms Content covered · Observational studies of fruit and vegetables · Close up sections of fruits · Watercolour painting techniques · Gradation of tone building form in colour
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Colour Theory
Draw realistic 2D shapes using accurate form, shape, colour and tone.
Draw a butterfly exploring shape, pattern, gradual shading, harmonious and complementary colour. Explore rotational symmetry and repeat pattern to create a Butterfly repeat motif.
ANCIENT EGYPT Draw realistic 2D imagery using accurate Egyptian form, shape, colour and tone.
Mix, use and apply paint with specific to Ancient Egyptian culture.
Gain a clear knowledge and understanding of Ancient Egyptian culture.
Explore 3D forms exploring the tactile qualities of Clay to produce a Canopic Jar.
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8 | Term 1: ABORIGINAL ART
An introduction to a variety of materials and techniques while investigating the role of Art in Aboriginal culture. Content covered · Analysis of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal Art · Aboriginal spirituality reflecting journeys and dreams · The use of Symbolism within Aboriginal Art · Produce Aboriginal inspired composition, pattern and colour · Aboriginal relief animal · Ceramics– stylised creatures using slabbing and modelling techniques
Term 2: PERSPECTIVE An introduction to perspective exploring the visual impact and technical application of 1,2 and 3 point perspective. Content covered · Single point perspective – principles and application · Interior design using single point perspective · Investigation of good Interior design · Colour theory specific to emotive or themed intention · Painting techniques– three basic principles of paint. · Two- and three-point perspective
Term 3: PACKAGING PROJECT Investigation of commercial packaging design exploring 2D formal elements. Content covered · Effective design, logos and the impact of commercial packaging. · Analyising the impact of aesthetics and effective advertising · Font and Typeface Design · Observational studies exploring shape, form, pattern and viewpoint of various confectionery packaging. · Large painting exploring viewpoint, scale and proportion. · Design for packaging for healthy drink with own logo
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ABORIGINAL ART
Explore 2D shape, form and pattern specific to Aboriginal culture.
Design a visual identity page using symbolic references.
Explore Aboriginal colour, composition and tonal ranges to develop symbolic journey designs. Explore 2D/3D shape, form and pattern to produce a relief design.
Learn how to mix, use and apply paint with specific intention. PERSPECTIVE
Apply one point perspective techniques to 2D shapes to create 3D forms
Gain a basic understanding of the importance of perspective within art.
Design a series of room designs exploring one point perspective.
Draw cityscapes with high rise buildings using two-point perspective.
Design a fantasy city design using three-point perspective. PACKAGING PROJECT Develop accuracy and tonal drawing exploring gridding up techniques. Create a 2D font design exploring shape, pattern and colour.
Explore composition to create abstract arrangements to design a collaged packaging design.
Embed prior understand of colour theory to explore extended ranges of colour mixing.
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9 | The Year 9 curriculum is split over two sustained projects with the aim to provide students with the opportunity to explore a Pre-G.C.S.E format.
Term 1-2: STILL LIFE Explore Still life studies to develop ‘Fine Art’ techniques including observation skills and accuracy. Content covered · Drawing techniques with increased focus upon graduation of tone, line drawing, proportion and perspective · Gridding up techniques exploring 2D and 3D form · Aesthetics of curved forms with reflective surfaces · Dynamic colour in painting – mixing colour in a variety of media · Still life painting-Extended painting techniques Term 2-3 Pop Art/ Portraiture: (Pre G.C.S.E) Pop Art- an investigation into the influence of popular culture within traditional and non-traditional portraiture. · Introduction to traditional and non-traditional portraiture techniques and processes. · Digital manipulation and Photoshop processes. · Facial proportions · Gridding up- Fine art portraiture · The influence of Pop Art and the work of ‘others’ · Other Pop artists and their work · Repeat imagery through mono-printing · Compositional skills – elements of a well-balanced composition · Large composition of chosen icon and related images
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Explore a range of gridding up drawings.
Embed gridding up techniques within a tonal drawing.
Make connections to the work of Braque, Cezanne, Gris, Picasso and Van Gogh.
Explore 2D shape, form and tone through abstract compositions. Use digital manipulation to explore contrast and colour within Warhol inspired portraiture.
Produce a series of portraits exploring tradition proportions, techniques and tone specifically in the form of gradual shading.
Apply a clear understanding of colour theory through specific colour combinations within Pop Art paintings.
Explore images of popular culture to design an Icon themed Pop Art composition.
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Co-Curricular Opportunities
The art department offers lunchtime art club for KS3 on a Wednesday in room 312 and 313 and at lunchtime every day for KS4-5. All schemes of work are set via synergy classwork or assignments and include various resources that can be accessed independently. There are additional termly, themed co-curricular clubs offered as advertised, internally and externally.
How you can support your child’s progress
All classwork and homework is set regularly on synergy within which all support sites, resources and information can be found. Please encourage your child to use these resources to ensure the best possible outcome when completing independent studies or homework.