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Inspiring Young People

Year 9 - Art and Design

Subject vision for this curriculum year: Art and Design in Year 9 consists of one lesson per week. Pupils will follow a GCSE style format preparing them for the demands of the full GCSE course.

Pupils are introduced to a variety of media, processes and techniques that develop their awareness and understanding of colour, tone, texture, shape and form. Pupils are able to create responses using a combination of methods including;

  • Painting, drawing, mixed-media and collage
  • Sculpture and relief work
  • Textiles

Pupils are set practical tasks that encourage an investigative approach to a given theme. To support the creative work they produce in school, pupils are set homework tasks that encourage independent study. Underpinning all of the units of work is the use of sketchbooks and the study of artists, crafts people and designers.

 
Art and Design

 

 

Content to be studied

Method of assessment

Autumn 1

Formae Naturales – Textures in Nature

During this term pupils will be exploring Textures in Nature through the study of Natural Forms. They will start by engaging with observational drawing exercises that focus on line, tone, shape and form. A trip to Manchester Museum will inform the project as they move forward with their ideas.

 

 

Diagnostic drawing tests will link to the unit theme

at the beginning and end of each unit of work.

Autumn 2

Formae Naturales – Textures in Nature

Pupils will continue to explore natural forms through Artist research, painting and mixed media.

 

Diagnostic drawing tests will link to the unit theme

at the beginning and end of each unit of work.

Spring 1

Formae Naturales – Textures in Nature

During this term pupils will produce a final piece that will bring together all of the elements from term 1 & 2, using their understanding of design and composition to produce a piece of ceramics.

 

 

Diagnostic drawing tests will link to the unit theme

at the beginning and end of each unit of work.

Spring 2

Still Life & Consumerism- Sweet Things.

During this term pupils will explore and respond to the artists Joel Penkman and Sarah Graham, producing a number of timed observational drawings, paintings and collage.

Diagnostic drawing tests will link to the unit theme

at the beginning and end of each unit of work.

 

Pupils will be awarded a grade of Developing, Secure or Excellent for each piece of class work and homework.

Summer 1

Still Life & Consumerism- Sweet Things.

Pupils will continue to explore Sweet things through the use of different experimental media such as mixed media, collage and textiles.

Diagnostic drawing tests will link to the unit theme

at the beginning and end of each unit of work.

 

Pupils will be awarded a grade of Developing, Secure or Excellent for each piece of class work and homework.

Summer 2

Still Life & Consumerism- Sweet Things.

During this term pupils will produce a final piece that will bring together elements from the previous terms. The outcome for this project will be a mixed media textile piece.

 

Summer drawing exam

 

Pupils will be awarded a grade of Developing, Secure or Excellent for this piece of work.

 

           
   

How will I know if my daughter is achieving this?

At the beginning and end of each term all pupils will have a diagnostic drawing test. This helps us to monitor the progress of each pupil, allowing us to quickly identify and target the areas of strength or weakness of each pupil.

Pupils will receive written or verbal feedback on each piece of work they produce. All pupils must act upon any feedback or advice given to ensure they are working to their full potential.

 
   

How can I help my daughter?

Regular visits to Art Galleries and Exhibitions are always encouraged. Throughout Wirral and Liverpool there are excellent Galleries that are free to enter.

  • The Williamson Art Gallery - Birkenhead
  • Lady Lever Art Gallery - Port Sunlight
  • Tate Gallery - Albert Dock, Liverpool
  • The Walker Art Gallery – Liverpool

… to name but a few.
 
 

Enrichment opportunities

There are a number of creative magazines available to read in the library as such as ‘Molly Makes’ and ‘Creative Review’.

There is also a large selection of Art & Design and Fashion books in the school library. These range from Renaissance and Impressionism to more contemporary artists. This is an invaluable learning resource for all of our pupils

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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