KS3 Art & Design
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once you grow up."
Pablo Picasso
Students in years 8-10 follow set schemes of work which include three main units each year. The schemes are designed to allow our students to experience use of a wide range of art & design based techniques, processes and materials. Over the course of three years they will develop skills and confidence in drawing, painting, printmaking, 2D and 3D design, ceramics and researching the work of artists and designers. They will become more informed about employment opportunities within the creative industries.
Our students are encouraged to think creatively, to develop original ideas and to express themselves.
Year 8 Art & Design:
Term 1
Introduction to Art & Design
Learning about the Importance of Art in today's world.The Principals of Colour Theory
Developing an understanding of the Colour wheel.Portraits & Identity
Developing skills in drawing and painting self-portraits.
Term 2
Native American Totem Poles
Learning about art from another culture.Developing research skills.Investigating Mark Making, colour and pattern. Developing skills in producing 3D work.
Term 3
Hundertwasser Art & Architecture
Learn about the life and work of Hundertwasser.Developing drawing skills and design ideas.Experimenting with materials.Exploring pattern and colour.Year 9 Art & Design:
Term 1
Picasso Portraits & Kimmy Cantrell Inspired Ceramic Masks
Recapping Portraiture skills from year 8.Learning about the life and work of Pablo Picasso and American artist Kimmy Cantrell.Developing observational drawing skills.Experimenting with colour and texture.Creating an original ceramic mask in the style of artist Kimmy Cantrell.
Term 2
Indian Art
Learning about and investigating art from another culture.Developing attention to detail and use of repeat pattern.Using measuring techniques to create Mandalas.Learning printmaking techniques and processes.Investigating the creative weaving industry. Learning about and experimenting with weaving techniques using a range of media.
Term 3
The Jungle - Investigating the work of Henri Rousseau
Learning about the life and work of artist Henri Rousseau.Further developing drawing and painting skills.Developing design ideas inspired by studies of the Jungle.Year 10 Art & Design:
Term 1
Shockheaded Ceramics
Developing creative responses to the short story of Shock Headed Peter by Dr H. Hoffmann.Learning about and investigating the work of Deb Fleck-Stabely and James DeRosso.Creative presentation and annotation of design ideas.Further developing skills in working with clay. Realising ideas in 3-dimensions.
Term 2
African Art
Learning about, investigating and evaluating art from another culture.Developing drawing and shading skills.Experimenting with paper cut and collage techniques.Designing and creating Ndebele style buildings inspired by studies of African art and the work of Esther Mahlangu, incorporating a range of found materials.
Term 3
Observational Drawing
Developing knowledge and understanding of the formal visual elements of Art & Design.Exploring mark-making and a range of drawing techniques using sweets as a primary source..Learn about employment opportunities within the creative industries.Develop skills in realism.