Art and design

Selecting inspirational visual source material

Recording from observation and first-hand sources

Developing ideas for experimentation

The art of critique: analysing and interpreting artworks

Drawing for different purposes and needs

Manipulating drawings

Manipulating photographs

2D into 3D

Documenting the creative journey

This teacher-led unit introduces key principles and four assessment objectives through various drawing activities in the studio and on-site. Pupils will explore diverse sources, inspired by themes from a museum or site visit.

Foundation workshops: selecting primary sources and recording observations

Scale, proportion and perspective

Unity, variety, rhythm and balance

Mass, shape, volume and depth

Line

Tone, hue and colour

Shape and form

Texture

Pattern

Composition

This unit revisits and reframes the key principles and elements of art. Pupils will study how artists use these elements with greater sophistication. They will carefully examine and analyse the elements and principles, applying them to their chosen art forms and endorsements.

Foundation workshops: revisiting elements of art and principles of art

Experiment with dry media: charcoal

Experiment with dry media: fine liner

Experiment with wet media: inks

Experiment with wet media: paints

Experiment with collage

Experiment with print: relief

Experiment with print: monotype

Mixed media materials and techniques

Experiment with wet media: watercolour

This is a teacher led unit which introduces to pupils to the skills within their endorsements. Through a series of workshop activities, students experiment with a range of materials and techniques. They develop a range of studies exploring mark making media, print and mixed media.

Foundation workshops: an introduction to the areas of study

3D Design: introduction to the principles of sculpture

3D design: an introduction to the areas of study

3D Design: form, structure and surface texture

3D Design: found materials

3D Design: clay construction techniques

3D Design: clay surface techniques

3D Design: plaster casting

3D Design: building with cardboard

3D Design: the influence of sources on your investigations

The basic principles of graphic communication

Introduction to typography and logo

Text type and logo design

Hand rendered working methods: wet media

Hand rendered working methods: dry media

Digital working methods: manipulating images

Digital working methods: combining images and type

Layout and composition

Graphic Communications: the influence and application of sources

Introduction to the principles of photography

Picture taking: aperture and shutter speed settings

Picture taking: lighting

Picture taking: depth of field

Picture taking: motion

Darkroom processes: using an enlarger and developing a print

Digital processes: using digital media to manipulate an image

Digital processes: using digital media to layer an image

Photography: the influence of sources on photographic investigations

Introduction to the principles of textile design

Surface quality and appliqué

Constructed textiles

Printing inks and dyes

Wax Batik

Machine stitching

Hand stitching

Surface pattern

Textile design: the influence of sources on investigations

Developing your graphic design style

Finding your design style.

Using a graphic design sketchbook in experimental ways

Designing in response to a specific theme

Showcasing a designer research page

Cultivating a unique design concept

Final graphic design piece

This unit introduces pupils to developing their own voice. They will learn about key components in shaping their artistic voice, including research, reflection and refining ideas. The unit takes them on a journey of discovery leading to planning a final piece.

Finding your artistic voice: an introduction to the creative process

Developing your photographic voice

Refining your photographic style through experimentation

The role of a photography journal in developing your style

Interpreting and responding to a theme in photography

Researching and presenting a photographer’s work

Developing a unique concept for a photography project

Planning and executing a final photographic series

Developing your textile voice

Refining your textile style through experimentation

The role of a sketchbook in developing your textile practice

Interpreting and responding to a theme in textiles

Researching and presenting a textile artist’s work

Developing a unique concept for a textile project

Planning and creating a final textile piece

The artistic voice

Refining your artistic voice by experimenting with techniques and skills

The role of the sketchbook in developing your artistic voice

Responding to a theme

Creating and presenting an artist research page

Developing a distinctive idea

Planning a final piece

Developing your 3D design voice

Refining your 3D style through experimentation

The role of a sketchbook in developing your 3D practice

Interpreting and responding to a theme in 3D design

Researching and presenting a 3D designer’s work

Developing a unique concept for a 3D project

Planning and creating a final 3D piece

Portraits and figures in 3D Design

Objects in 3D Design

Natural forms in 3D design

Landscapes in 3D design

Light and dark in 3D Design

Inside and outside in 3D Design

Pupils can select or rotate through these units that feature diverse and inclusive artist references, consider application of their skill strengths and encourage critical thinking and personal connections.

Responding to themes and genres

Portraits and figures in photography

Objects in photography

Natural forms in photography

Landscapes in photography

Light and dark in photography

Inside and outside in photography

Portraits and figures in Graphic Communication

Objects in graphic communication

Natural forms in graphic communication

Landscapes in Graphic Communication

Light and dark in Graphic Communication

Inside and outside in Graphic Communication

Portraits and figures in Fine Art

Objects in Fine Art

Natural forms in Fine Art

Landscapes in Fine Art

Light and dark in fine art

Inside and outside in fine art

Portraits and figures in textiles

Objects in Textiles

Natural forms in textiles

Landscapes in Textiles

Light and dark in textiles

Inside and outside in Textiles

Identifying starting points

Resourcing ideas through personal reflections, narratives and objects

Effective annotation: different ways to present ideas

Analysing the work of artists and designers: materials and techniques

The work of artists and designers: elements of art

The work of artists and designers: principles of art

Connecting and combining: trials and experiments with materials

First-hand primary resourcing

Photographing for resources: what makes a good photograph

Personal response: appropriate resources and creating artwork

Creating a surface, armature, background: preparing your personal response

Personal response: layers and processes in different endorsements

Personal response: how to judge quality and refining work

Personal response: finishing an artwork

Presenting a portfolio: creating pages of documentation

Curating the artwork: selecting and arranging key pieces

Evaluate the use of materials and techniques

Self assessment techniques: evaluating your own work

This is an independent, pupil-led unit where pupils develop their own creative process. Having learned the key components of shaping an artistic voice, they will now make choices about themes, techniques, and processes, articulating and evaluating their artistic journey.

First sustained project: working from a theme

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