Art & Design

Competencies

C1: Test [In this phase we will test ideas, techniques and skills in preparation for consolidation later in the task]

C2: Apply [In this phase we will begin to apply our understanding in a smaller practical activity]

C3: Consolidate [In this phase we will consolidate our understanding by creating a more considered outcome]

Course Overview

Baseline Assessment 'Whats In Your Bag!'
Line, Texture & Mark Making; [mark making, tonal 3D shapes, Van Gogh inspired study]
Tone, Form, 3D Shape, Blending; [colour blending snakes, colour 3D shapes, Hattie Stewart inspired study]
Colour Theory & Painting; [shades, tones, hues, tints, washes landscape, colour mixing tile, Fauvism inspired study]
Photography; [composition and structure, Hockney inspired joiner]
Teacher-led final piece in specialisms; [Painting, Ceramics or Textiles]

Assessments

A baseline assessment will take place in September in which all students will complete the 'What's In Your Bag' pencil drawing assessment. Each candidates submission will be standardised against all other work to ascertain their starting level for Year 7.

Once the grade standard has been 'pitched' all subsequent grading points will be measured on this scale. Grading points will be as follows:

Baseline Assessment
Line, Texture & Mark Making
Tone, Form, 3D Shape and Blending
Colour Theory & Painting
Photography; Hockney Joiner

An End of Year Grade will be determined from the sum of all of these assessments.

Art & Design and The Big Questions

What Shapes Our Identity; [We Live Where We Live]

In Art this year you will be introduced to the Formal Elements (known as the building blocks of Art).

1) Build contextual knowledge of artists, designers, craftspeople and movements

Through shape, form, line, pattern, texture, colour and space you will explore a range of artists, designers, craftspeople and movements. You will attempt to understand how these artists have contributed to art and its history by considering how their legacy informs our practice today.

2) Develop an artistic skill set

These artists will inspire the learning behind our techniques and processes as we look to develop your artistic skill set and confidence. We will expose you to new and old mediums to help you form a bedrock of skills to support your art career at CHS.

3) Experiment, explore and develop creative ideas

As we develop this artistic skill set we will look to help you find your own artistic language and we will do this by exploring the world around you. Using the place where you live you will begin to create pieces of art that reflect the influence that this place has upon who we are.

4) Realise intentions and present outcomes.

Finally, we will complete a final outcome in the Summer Term which will respond to all of the skills that you have developed this year. You will make a final piece in either Ceramics, Textiles or 2D painting and drawing. This piece will look to celebrate the place where you live. After all, we live where we live.

Staff Cot (Head of Art)