Key Stage 3
Year 7
Intent
Students will develop their understanding of the formal elements, how 3d form, tone, texture and composition are crucial components underpinning all aspects of art. They build on existing knowledge of the colour wheel, now exploring the creation of colour through tertiary, complementary and harmonious perspectives. They begin to articulate and demonstrate how colour can create a narrative, expressing mood and emotion. Students are guided through the processes of reading and interpreting an artist’s work.
Learning Journey
Themes, Concepts and Questions
- How does the application of the formal elements reinforce the creation of Art?
- How can the work of others influence the development of you own ideas?
- How can the formal Elements reinforce the meaning and context of the Artwork?
- How can we record and present ideas through primary observations?
Key Knowledge
- 3D Form
- Tone
- Composition
- Pattern
- Mark Making
- Line
- Texture
- Research and Evaluate
Themes, Concepts and Questions
- How does the colour wheel reinforce the ideals of colour mixing and use of?
- How does colour support the formal elements such as tone, pattern and composition.
- How do we use colour and tone to reinforce mood and emotion in Art?
- How do Thumbnail sketches build information and support the development of ideas.
- How can exploring a range of exploratory pieces allow for reviewing and refining ideas?
Key Knowledge
- Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
- Complementary
- Harmonious
- Monochromatic
- Limited Pallet
Themes, Concepts and Questions
- How do we build ideas from initial stimuli? (from Virtual to reality)
- How can the work of others influence the development of our own idea?
- How can written word be translated into image to portray a narrative?
- How can Art be a vehicle for expression and characterisation?
- How do we use colour and the formal elements support the expression of mood and emotion?
Key Knowledge
- Illustration
- Story Telling
- Inference
- Imagination
- Expression
- Characterisation
- Exploration
Skill Development
Students will develop the following skills:
- Record and present ideas through research and observation using a variety of media and resources.
- The development of ideas through the investigation into the work of other Artists, influencing the creative journey.
- The ability to review and refine ideas, experimenting with a variety of media.
- The ability to express mood and emotion through colour and application of media
- The skill of presenting final ideas, clearly responding to the Artists explored while demonstrating a personal, planned response.
- Analysing and confidently communicating their own personal responses to the Artwork studied.
Artists studied this year – Vincent van Gogh / Tom Hovey / Fauvism / Quentin Blake / Tom McDonagh / Judith Kerr
Year 8
Intent
Building on their Year 7 experience, students now begin to explore how artists manipulate processes and media and discuss their decision-making and notions of artistic ‘beauty’. In doing so, they develop an understanding of the function of art from different cultures and perspectives, with a specific focus on Inuit art. They also develop their knowledge of art movements such as surrealism, building their understanding of what influences artists both socially and politically.
Learning Journey
Themes, Concepts and Questions
- How does the application of the formal elements reinforce the creation of Art?
- How can we develop ideas from a single stimulus?
- How can the work of others influence the development of ideas?
- How do we manipulate materials to explore different media and Processes?
- Developing ideas - Is the first idea the best choice?
- How can you present your final response connecting to your journey?
Key Knowledge
- Texture
- Surface
- Mark Making
- Distressed
- Pattern
- Repeat
- Reflective
- Organic / Man made
Themes, Concepts and Questions
- How is Art influenced by external events and changes?
- Surrealism – What is the concept?
- How can the work of others influence the development of ideas?
- How can we explore ideas through the medium of collage?
- How can you present your final response connecting to your journey?
Key Knowledge
- Mixed Media
- Photomontage
- Collage
- Surreal
- Dream like
- Juxta positioning
- Size and Proportion
Themes, Concepts and Questions
- How do we take influence from Global concerns linking this to the study of Art?
- What do we mean by the term Endangered?
- Explore why certain Species Endangered?
- How does symbolism convey messages supporting the use of visual Language?
- Is Art functional or purely aesthetic?
- How can you present your final response connecting to your journey?
Key Knowledge
- Symbolism
- Representation
- Environment
- Endangered
- Relief Sculpture
- Inuit Culture
- Purpose and Belief
Skill Development
Students will develop the following skills, building from year 7:
- Observational drawing considering the Formal elements of Composition, tone, Form, line and pattern.
- Analysis and evaluation of own work and that of others.
- The ability to form and justify opinions.
- The understanding that the function of Art is relevant to the Culture it belongs to.
- How and why species on Earth become endangered? What are the causes and effects?
Artists studied this year – Art of the Inuit people / Surrealism ( Dali) / Hannah Hoch / Karl Blomstedt / Sarah Graham / Cubism.
Year 9
Intent
Year 9 students further develop their knowledge and application of practical elements of art and their analysis and appreciation of different artists and art movements. Student exposure to different developments and perspectives throughout art history widens, providing a range of examples to consider art from local, national and international viewpoints. The year culminates with the opportunity to study an artist of choice, exploring and responding to the key characteristics and influences of their work.
Learning Journey
Themes, Concepts and Questions
- What do we mean by Abstract Art?
- Abstract ‘v’ Precisionism – Can the two work together?
- How can colour and Tone reinforce the concept of Art portraying a narrative?
- How does the work of others influence the development of my ideas?
- How does Composition reinforce the ideas of Abstraction?
- Developing ideas - Is the first idea the best choice?
- How can exploring a range of Techniques and Processes allow me to review and refine my ideas
- How has the enlargement of images reinforced the ideas of Abstract Art?
Key Knowledge
- Abstraction
- Precisionism
- Composition
- Colour
- Tone
- Balance
- Orientation
- Overlap
- Scale
- Shape
Themes, Concepts and Questions
- How does the application of the formal elements reinforce the creation of Art?
- How can the work of other influence the development of you own ideas?
- How can we record and present ideas through prime observations?
- How have you successfully used the formal elements to enhance the recording of ideas
- How can we explore our ideas through the use of mixed media?
- Developing ideas - Is the first idea the best choice?
- How does Street Art portray Social and political stands?
- How can you present your final response connecting to your journey?
Key Knowledge
- Community
- Influence
- Street Art
- Political Views
- Perspective
- Scale
- Collage
- Transfer
- Mixed Media
- Stencil
Themes, Concepts and Questions
- How does the analysis of Artwork reinforce our understanding of both meaning and context?
- How do social and political influences support the Artists narrative?
- How can the investigation into the work of others influence our own ideas?
- Does the presentation of your investigation support your understanding?
- How can you resent your final response demonstrating a clear connection to the Artist work?
Key Knowledge
- Investigation
- Analysis
- Influence
- Meaning and context
- Connection
- Colour
- Composition
- Tone
- Form
- Mark Making
- Annotate
Skill Development
Students will develop the following skills, building on from Y8:
- Record and present ideas through research and observation using a variety of media and resources.
- The development of ideas through the investigation into the work of other Artists, influencing the creative journey.
- The ability to review and refine ideas, experimenting with a variety of media.
- The skill of presenting final ideas, clearly responding to the Artists explored while demonstrating a personal, planned response.
- Analysing and confidently communicating their own personal responses to the Artwork studied.
Artists investigated - Abstract Expressionism, Gordan Smedt, Pablo Picasso (Blue Period) Georgia O’Keefe, Peter Brannan, Nespoon, Egon Schiele, Chardin, Abbie Diamond, Robert Rauschenberg, David Hockney