Students in Y9 complete 2 main projects in Art over the course of the year. Their first project is inspired by the theme of Birds, 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
Examples of observation drawings of birds using a range of drawing media in handmade concertina sketchbooks
Paintings of birds using block paints
The second project in Year 9 is portrait based, and includes learning about and creating artwork inspired by the life and interests of staff at school. Tasks include:
Learning about proportions and how to draw facial features in portraits.
Drawing and recording from secondary sources using a range of different materials and techniques.
Exploring and analysing the work of artists including Grayson Perry, Joy Labinjo and Paula Rego.
Learning about composition and narrative.
Experimenting with 2D techniques.
Examples of facial feature observation drawings
Monoprints of famous people
Mixed media narrative portraits of staff in school, inspired by the work of Grayson Perry, Joy Labinjo and Paula Rego