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Curriculum Yearbook

 


ART

Aims for the Year
  • teach and raise deeper knowledge of the artistic elements of tone, colour, line, pattern, shape, texture and form through still life.
  • develop pupils understanding of the manufacture and significance of masks in other cultures, including Africa.
  • Introduce pupils to the Futeristic movement and related adbstract art
  • strengthen knowledge of the design process within art projects
What we will do
  • introduce elements of tone using graphite pencils and paint through observational drawing and links with European art
  • consider how movement and mechanisms are represented in art.
  • Explore sculpture and painting techniques, using papier mache, on a cross curricular theme.
  • extend pupil cultural awareness by studying artistic traditions
Assessment
  • This is continuous on:
  • a weekly basis where class work is monitored
  • homework, which is set and marked every two weeks
  • a termly basis as projects are completed where work is pupil and staff evaluated
  • An observational drawing test
  • an end of year assessment where standards of achievement are awarded on the evidence of what students have produced
Ways you can help
  • ensure your son/daughter uses their Art handbook to college work briefs, assessment sheets and all written material
  • purchase a school sketchbook, paints and B grade pencil.
Keywords
tone
gradation
graphite
tension

Futurism
Proportion
Construct
Context

enhance
linear
form
observation

tradition
decoration
Culture
Symolism

illusion
typography composition
expressive
energy
Still Life
Sculpt
Represent
Imagery