Students in Y7 complete 2 main projects in Art over the course of the year with the Art Formal Elements underpinning all tasks and techniques.

Their first project is inspired by the theme of Insects, and includes:

• Observation drawing/recording from primary and secondary sources using a range of drawing materials and techniques

• Exploring and analysing the work of other artists using the art formal elements

• Planning and refining ideas and skills

• Producing final pieces showing inspiration from the work of other artists

The second project in Year 7 is inspired by the theme of Movies and Film, and includes:

• Drawing/recording from secondary sources using a range of drawing materials and techniques.

• Exploring and analysing film as an art form and learning about storyboards, plot, genre, setting, characters and props.

• Planning and refining ideas and skills in 2D and 3D.

• Producing final 3D pieces showing inspiration from a favourite movie.