Key Stage 3

In this lesson, we will learn about the new topic of 'Empowerment and Equality'. We will be studying some empowering portraits in Art & Design and developing self-portraits for your personal empowerment theme.

Unit introduction

In this lesson, we will learn about the work of Gabriel Garcia Roman - Gay Icons. We will also learn about initial editing of self-portrait photos, painting over backgrounds and adding text.

Gabriel Garcia Roman (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will learn about a range of mixed-media techniques to develop design variations inspired by Gabriel Garcia Roman's work.

Gabriel Garcia Roman (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will look at Tim Okamura's portrait work. We will complete Stage 1 of developing a grid drawing from a portrait: Outline drawing.

Tim Okamura: Intro to grid portraiture

In this lesson, we will review Tim Okamura's work by considering background and other finishing elements. We will look finishing grid with shading and other meaningful detail relevant to your empowerment idea.

Tim Okamura: Shading and planning grid portraiture

In this lesson, we will learn about Kehinde Wiley's portrait work, using Photopea to preview our portrait drawing against photographic backgrounds.

Kehinde Wiley: An introduction

In this lesson, we will look at painting techniques, including how to make homemade gesso to prime and prepare surfaces for painting. We will develop a painted test of our portrait drawing using gouache and planning next personal empowerment stages.

Kehinde Wiley: Painting preparation

In this lesson, we will look at ways of developing and testing our personal composition ideas. The teacher will be developing a Tim Okamura-inspired personal response using the theme of Roller Derby.

Composition ideas for final piece

In this lesson, we will start our final piece/s inspired by the different artists. We will use digital techniques to visualise pattern with our designs. We will also learn ways of transferring your designs to your primed surfaces.

Final Piece (Part 1)

In this lesson, we will complete our piece/s inspired by the different artists. The teacher will be completing their two final patterned pieces using gouache and mixed-media.

Final Piece (Part 2)

In this lesson, we will evaluate our work by understanding ways of discussing an image or an artist and how to feedback, annotate key impressions and overall feedback. We will get to rate the artists' work and explain our creative journey.

Evaluation

Art and design