KS3 & KS4 art and design curriculum

Pupils have made progress in developing their creative practice, learning about their strengths. This unit which breaks up the two independent units with a more teacher led one, deepens the pupils skills within their endorsements. Through a series of short workshop activities, students explore further with a range of materials and techniques. They see how the different endorsements can use drawing for purpose in addition to their own specialist skills.

1. Deepening the understanding of the principles of 3D sculpture
2. Exploring assembling: creating sculptures from multiple parts
3. Carving techniques: from concept to finished sculpture
4. Thematic development: crafting expressive and cohesive sculptures
5. Casting methods: reproducing and enhancing sculptures
6. Mixed media sculptures: combining diverse materials and techniques
7. Advancing modelling: shaping with clay

• Pupils should already have a basic understanding of the focus of their chosen endorsement
• Pupils should know the key characteristics and expectations of their endorsement
• Pupils should already have hands-on experience with a variety of art materials and processes
• Pupils should have a working knowledge of the formal elements of art
• Pupils should already have engaged in self-reflection and evaluation of their strengths and areas for development
• Basic skills in researching and referencing artists, designers, and craftspeople relevant to their endorsement.
• Pupils should have developed some degree of independent working habits