In Year 7, students will explore the formal elements of Art through a variety of creative activities, developing and refining their drawing, painting, printmaking, and 3D skills. Each formal element—line, tone, shape, form, texture, and colour—will be introduced and revisited throughout the year. Drawing will feature in every project as a core skill that supports and enhances all other aspects of the course. Students will also be encouraged to question and discuss the work of different artists, using these influences as inspiration for their own personal studies.
Year 7 Curriculum Overview - Art
In Year 8 Art, students will build on their knowledge and understanding of the formal elements through themes that encourage a more personal and creative response. They will refine their ability to critically analyse and evaluate both their own work and the work of others. Students will continue to develop their drawing, painting, 3D (clay) and printmaking skills, while experimentation with a range of media will allow them to explore a broad variety of creative techniques.
Year 8 Curriculum Overview - Art
Students will continue their journey toward becoming confident and independent artists in Year 9. They will refine their skills in painting, drawing, and printmaking, developing greater control and confidence as young artists. Throughout the year, they will explore a variety of artists to respond to, gaining valuable contextual knowledge that will deepen their understanding of artistic practice and inform their own creative work.
Year 9 Curriculum Overview - Art
Students will continue with their journey to becoming confident and independent artists in year 10. This year will aim to continue to develop students' understanding of the 4 Assessment objectives, develop and begin to refine artistic skills and knowledge, building on their already growing Personal portfolio (worth 60%) whilst creating more fabulous work they are proud of. Throughout the year there will be points where we will begin to experience extended working times in preparation for the externally set assignment in year 11. Students will continue to keep a portfolio of their work that they will add to and refine throughout the 3 years. The art studio will be made available, where possible, to students during club time to enable them to extend and develop their learning further.
