Art

Department vision

The Art department aims to develop students creative imaginative and practical skills whilst celebrating cultural diversity and enjoying the wealth of inspiration from the world around us. We provide a working atmosphere that enables each student to discover and develop their talents, interests and potential. The students experience a wide variety of traditional materials, new media and technologies.

 

Year 7

 

Topic

Learning Outcomes

Term 1

Still Life and the Formal Elements of Art

Pencil Drawing Techniques Page

Ink/Biro Still Life Object Drawing

Formal Elements of Art Title Page

Painted Colour Wheel

Term 2

Still Life and the Formal Elements of Art

Analogous Colour Grids

Tints Tones and Shades

Giorgio Morandi Fact file

Giorgio Morandi Still Life Drawing

Paper Stitch Still Life

Lynn Setterington Artist Research Page

Term 3

Still Life and the Formal Elements of Art

 Paper Stitch Still Life

Painted Tonal Ladders and Greyscales

Colour Theory Fact file

Beatriz Milhazes Colour Study Piece

Cultural Motif Drawing- Mehndi using Fine liner.

Term 4

Simultaneous: Colour & Colour theory:

Abstract Art (Non - Representational)

 

Simultaneous Colour Contrast Theory Page

Abstract Bridget Riley Collage: Pink Landscape.

Orphism- Sonia Delaunay- Design Using Colour Piece.

Term 5

Year 7 Art Exam

Observed Ink Drawing

Mark Making Technique Skills Page

Sonia Delaunay Design Using Colour Piece Completion.

Term 6

Fauvist Art

Pointillism

Fauves and Pointillism

Oil pastel techniques

Fauvist transcription close up - using oil pastel

Pointillist spheres (hot v cold) acrylic painting.

Year 8

 

Topic

Learning Outcomes

Term 1

Cakes and Confectionary

Cakes and Confectionary Title Page

Ink /Biro Packaging Drawing

Cupcake Etching Prints

Tone and Texture Gradient Drawings

Term 2

Cakes and Confectionary

Cupcake Etching Prints and Evaluation

Sarah Graham Painting transcription

Sarah Graham Artist Research Page

Sarah Graham Sensory Palette Analysis

Tonal Biscuit/Cake Drawing

Term 3

Pop Art and Food.

Still Life Confectionary Painting (From photo Edits)

Cupcake Etching Prints and Evaluation

Pop Artists & Food Research Page

Roy Lichtenstein Cubist Pop Art Study

Pop Art Food Colour Study

Term 4

Messages

Banksy Transcription Image.

Banksy Artists Research Page.

3D Lettering Design using one and two point perspective.

Painting Skills Tonal Greyscale, tints tones & shades.

Stencil Cutting Techniques and Text Print

Term 5

Year 8 Art Exam

 

Tonal Observed Drawing

Formal Element Shading Technique Skills Page

Frank Shepard Fairey Artist Research Page

Term 6

Messages

Painting Skills review

Frank Shepard Fairey Colour Palette

Frank Shepard Fairey Poster Analysis

Frank Shepard Fairey A3 Transcription Painting & Evaluation.

 

Year 9

 

Topic

Learning Outcomes

Term 1

Portraits

Grid Portrait Drawing

Portrait Etching Prints

Annie Leibovitz Photo Edits

Term 2

Portraits

Annie Leibovitz Artist Research Page

Oil pastel Sample Technique Page

Chiaroscuro oil pastel Portrait

Portrait Etching Prints

Facial Feature Drawing Page

Term 3

Portraits

Portrait Etching Prints & Evaluations

Line Portrait Drawing

Pen Portrait Artist’s Research Page

Biro / Ink Techniques Page

Luke Dixon & Josh Bryan Pattern Portrait.

Term 4

Vanitas

Contemporary Vanitas Photography Page

Sugar Skull Portrait Photos

Mixed Media Skull Pattern Design

Dia De Muertos Visual Research Page

Term 5

Year 9 Art Exam

Year 9 Observed Skull Anatomical Ink Drawing

Mark Making Technique Skills Page

Skull Etching Print

Term 6

Vanitas Art

Mixed Media Skull Monoprint

Jesmonite Skull Casts

Audery Flack Artist Research Page

Identity Object Drawing.

Year 10 & 11 GCSE

Year 10

 

Topic

Learning Outcomes

Term 1

Fractured Forms Portfolio

Grisaille Oil Painting

Grisaille Artist Research Page.

Fractured Forms Visual Mind Map

Term 2

Fractured Forms Portfolio

Classical Cast Drawing

Anatomy Photo Edits

Anatomy Artists Research Page

Anatomy Mixed Media drawings

Term 3

Fractured Forms Portfolio

Fractured Forms Geometric Drawings

Paper Cutting Techniques

Paper Cut Artist Research Page

Mixed Media Assemblage Piece

Cornelia Parker Installation Research Page

Term 4

Fractured Forms Portfolio

Flesh Tone Artist Research Page

Sam Rodriguez Artist Research Page

Sam Rodriguez Painting

Term 5

Fractured Forms Final Piece Preparation

Sub Theme Inspiration Page

Personal Artists Research Page and Transcription Image

Photo Edit Double Page

Development Design Ideas

Term 6

Fractured Forms Final Piece

Final Concept Refinement and Practical A04 Piece Completion.

 

Year 11

 

Topic

Learning Outcomes

Term 1

Fractured Forms Portfolio

Architectural Forms Work Completion.

Acrylic Painted Portrait Completion and Evaluations

Final Piece Planning Tasks for A04.

Sub theme inspiration Page

Artists Research Page and Transcription Image.

Photo Edit Double Page

Development Design Ideas

Final Concept Refinement

Term 2

Fractured Forms Portfolio

A04 -Final Piece Concept Refinement

10 Hour Final Piece

Term 3

Fractured Forms Portfolio

A04 -Final Piece Concept Refinement & Completion.

Term 4

Fractured Forms Portfolio

GCSE Art Portfolio Completion

Term 5

Portfolio Completed

GCSE Art Portfolio Hand In

Term 6

Portfolio Completed

Portfolio Completed

Post 16 at WG6

The aims and objectives of the Advanced GCE in Art and Design are to enable students to develop intellectual, imaginative, creative and intuitive capabilities, explore personal interests and develop skills using a wide range of media and materials.

  • Fine art

  • Photography

Related careers

  • Graphic design

  • Fashion design

  • Stage/set design

  • Animation

  • Film maker

  • Photographer

  • Illustration

  • Interior design

  • Advertising and marketing

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