Art & Design
Art & Design
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Year 8: 'Exploring'
'Endangered': What can I learn from beyond the UK?
Competencies
Competencies
C1: Research [I am able to research themes through accurate reading and displaying my knowledge]
C2: Explore [I am able to explore and experiment with artistic techniques]
C3: Record [I can record and present my knowledge and skills in a clear and coherent manner]
Course Overview
Course Overview
Students will study from 3 of the following tasks from September - February:
Australia [Coral Reef_Illustrations]
South America [Spix's Macaws_digital art]
Europe [Beetles & Butterflies_collage/watercolour]
North America [Deep Water Horizon Oil Spill_mono print]
Africa [White Rhino_dry point print]
They will then complete their final outcome in the specialism of their assigned teacher:
6: Final Outcomes in Disciplines [2D Outcome or; Ceramics Outcome or; Textile Outcome]
Assessment
Assessment
A baseline assessment will take place in September in which all students will complete the 'Beetle' pencil drawing assessment. Each candidates submission will be standardised against all other work to ascertain their starting level for Year 8.
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
Key Piece 1: Any task from either - Australia, South America, Europe, North America or Africa
Key Piece 2: Any task from either - Australia, South America, Europe, North America or Africa
Key Piece 3: Any task from either - Australia, South America, Europe, North America or Africa
Final Piece
An End of Year Grade will be determined from the sum of all of these assessments.
Recommended Reading
Recommended Reading
DK, The Illustrated Story of Art (2013)
Farthing, S. and Cork, R. Art: The Whole Story (2018)
Jackson, S. Black Artists Shaping the World (2021)
Klein, J. and Klein, S. What Is Contemporary Art? (2012)
Jason DeCaires Taylor - Coral Reef conservation
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill - How did it happen?
Northern White Rhinos - How to Save a Species When There Are Only Two Females Left
Spix Macaws - Back from the brink of extinction: the Spix’s macaws are returning to the wild
Butterfly conservation - Sir David Attenborough's plea to save the butterfly
Art & Design and The Big Questions
Art & Design and The Big Questions
What Can I Learn From Beyond The UK?
In Art this year you will begin to 'explore' the Formal Elements (known as the building blocks of Art) beyond the skills learned in Year 7. You will be taught in workshop format learning a range of skills in print making, experimental painting, digital art alongside making work in ceramics, textiles and painting.
1) Research
In this phase of the project you will research an element of endangerment from one of the seven continents. Your research will be presented in an artistically creative manner which will develop your sketchbook presentation techniques.
2) Explore
In this phase you will begin to explore a new artistic technique in workshop format. These new and exciting techniques will link to your research as you develop your visual communication skills.
3) Record
In this phase you will record your findings in your sketchbook, presenting your work in a clear and coherent manner. You will learn how to communicate clear messages to your audience.
These skills will help you to develop ways of thinking and learning in preparation for Year 9 in which you will 'Apply Skills' learned in Years 7 and 8 in project based working; sequencing and connecting ideas.
Staff Contact
Staff Contact
Mr Adam Hayley (Head of Art)
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