Art

“In Art, we do lots of different things, like painting, drawing, colouring, ink pressing, clay work and mask making. I like drawing pictures the best” Matthew

Year 7

In year 7,students study a variety of topics which are designed to provide a strong base from which their knowledge of art and design can grow.

Students are given the opportunity to initiate a sketchbook and embark on an exploration of colour through researching artists such as Mondrian, Kandinsky and Picasso, as well as experimenting with how we can record textures and patterns in our artwork.

Team work and communication skills  enable the students to create artwork in the style of a researched artist and  take part in Arts Award activities that allow the students to learn from each other, further developing those skills.

Students develop their knowledge of various artists, trialling skills/techniques and media, taking inspiration from the world in which we live.

Year 8 & 9

Throughout the year, students study a variety of topics.  They are taught how to record and investigate shape, colour, texture and patterns using a variety of materials.  They investigate patterns and symbols used by various different cultures, such as Australia, and have the opportunity to use clay and create an item using various techniques, based on the culture they have studied.

During the course they will be introduced to the Arts Award scheme. This will allow them to make creative choices and set themselves challenges, explore the arts and share their skills and achievements.

Students are given the opportunity to initiate a sketchbook and embark on an exploration of colour through researching artists such as Mondrian, Kandinsky and Picasso, as well as cultures such as the Aboriginal and African tribes.

Team work and communication skills enable the students to create artwork in the style of a researched artist and the group work on a mask which reflects their Tribal research. These are further developed as their projects continue, as will their experimentation with media to portray their research.

Students are encouraged to develop their knowledge of various artists, trialling skills/techniques and media, taking inspiration from the world in which we live.

Years 10 and 11

The art course the students follow is designed to work alongside several accreditation pathways, including the Arts Award, and may be linked to drama and music projects.

Students have initiate a sketchbook and embark on an exploration of colour through researching artists such as Mondrian, Kandinsky and Picasso.

Team work and communication skills enabled the students to create artwork in the style of a researched artist and these are further developed as their projects continue, as is their experimentation with media to portray their research.

Students are encouraged to develop their knowledge of various artists, trialling skills/techniques and media, taking inspiration from the world in which we live.