a place that marks the beginning of a journey

someone or something that gives you ideas

an idea that recurs and is apparent throughout

Identifying starting points

Art and design

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

include or add something into another thing

where more than one medium or material has been used

adding notes, labels, or explanations to show your thinking, choices and ideas

a substance or combination of substances that constitutes an object

the elements of art are the basic parts used to make artwork.

to look closely at the different parts of an artwork

the main idea or message that an artwork communicates

the ways in which artists organise visual elements to create impact

the arrangement of visual elements in an artwork to create a unified and effective whole

gathering or creating material to support and develop your own ideas

something that sparks ideas, creativity, or motivation in your work

capturing sights, sounds, or experiences to use as a reference in your creative work

to intentionally highlight or emphasise something

the position or angle from which the photographer takes the photo

to try out new ideas, materials, or techniques

the materials and tools used to create artwork

to build on your initial ideas by exploring, refining and pushing them further

the series of steps an artist goes through to develop and complete an artwork.

different stages or parts of an artwork built on top of each other.

to bring something into existence by using your ideas, imagination and skills.

the way the art elements are arranged in an artwork

the area of an artwork that draws the viewer’s attention first

to combine two or more parts so they work together as a unified whole

to interrupt or break the flow, structure, or harmony of something

the small, specific parts of an artwork that add texture, interest, and meaning.

your purpose or reason for making an artwork

how an artist reacts to a theme, idea, artist, or piece of work

the practical skills and methods you use to create your artwork

a collection of your artwork, sketchbook work, experiments, and final pieces

the main idea, theme, or approach you choose to explore in depth

the big idea or subject that your artwork is based on

the story or journey shown through your artwork and sketchbook

to carefully select, organise, and present artwork

something that is well-connected, unified, and works together smoothly as a whole

to show, display, or share something in a clear and intentional way

the physical substances or tools an artist uses to create their work

the specific method or way an artist uses materials to create their work

to carefully judge or assess something by considering its strengths, weaknesses, and overall effectiveness

doing something with a clear goal, reason, or intention

the creative goal or message you want your work to express

the act of selecting from two or more options

the impression your work makes on the viewer

when you pause to review your work and process

First sustained project: working from a theme

3D design: nature and the environment in art

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These lessons will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.