Year 7
In Year 7, students will explore the Formal elements of Art through a variety of creative activities. Developing and refining their drawing, painting, printmaking and 3D skills.
Each formal element: Line, Tone, shape, form, texture and colour will be visited through the year and students will begin to develop their artistic language and voice.
Drawing will feature in every project as a core skill that will enhance and support all other elements of the art course. Students will be encouraged to question artwork by
other artists and use their work as inspiration for their own personal studies.
Year 7 Curriculum Overview - Art
Year 8
In Year 8 Art students will be building on their knowledge and skills of the formal elements in Art through themes that will enable them to develop a more personal response. Students will focus on observational drawing skills, developing their response to 3D forms in both 2D and 3D. Students will begin to select their own artists for inspiration and refine their ability to critically analyse and evaluate the work of others and their own. Experimentation with different media will enable students to experience a broad range of creative techniques, such as working with inks, textiles and recycled materials.
Year 8 Curriculum Overview - Art
Year 9 GCSE
Students who have opted to, will continue their journey to becoming confident and independent artists in year 9. This year will aim to develop students' understanding of the 4 Assessment objectives, develop artistic skills and knowledge, begin to build a Personal portfolio (worth 60%) and create some fabulous work they are proud of. Throughout the year there will be points where we will begin to experience extended working times in preparation for the externally set assignment in year 11. Students will be expected to keep a portfolio of their work that they will add to and refine throughout the 3 years. The art studio will be made available to students during club time to enable them to extend and develop their learning further.
Year 9 Curriculum Overview - Art
GCSE Fine Art
Students will continue with their journey to becoming confident and independent artists in year 10. This year will aim to continue to develop students' understanding of the 4 Assessment objectives, develop and begin to refine artistic skills and knowledge, building on their already growing Personal portfolio (worth 60%) whilst creating more fabulous work they are proud of. Throughout the year there will be points where we will begin to experience extended working times in preparation for the externally set assignment in year 11. Students will continue to keep a portfolio of their work that they will add to and refine throughout the 3 years. The art studio will be made available, where possible, to students during club time to enable them to extend and develop their learning further.
