Visual Arts
Year 9
Practical
Advanced drawing unit focusing on; still life, texture, light, tone, depth, colour, perspective and the Human Form
Clay sculpture of a bust (human head)
Theory
60% prac 40% theory, a little more than years 7&8
Creation of an Art History timeline
Magazine article research task
Year 10
Practical
Landscape painting
Students learn about traditional and historical aspects of landscape painting and how artists interpret it differently while completing a series of small paintings.
Etching
Students learn about drypoint etching revolving around the themes of conflict and compassion.
Final Art Piece
The creation of a final Body of work in the medium of their choice
Theory
a bit more than year 9
Learning how to write historically and critically about artists and their arts practice in an Essay format.
