Art embodies some of the highest forms of human creativity. Here at Moulton, we aim to provide an outstanding Art education that engages, inspires and challenges pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art. As pupils progress, they will be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of Art and Design. They will also appreciate how Art both reflects and contributes to society.
Develop a sense of creativity.
Develop a critical understanding of different artists and styles and how they evolve.
Give students the practical skills they require to draw, paint or sculpt either in further study or as a hobby.
Develop a lifelong love of art, painting, sculpture and design.
Expose students to a variety of cultures.
Provide opportunities to explore the reasons why artistic styles evolve and progress.
Key skills
Being able to proficiently draw, paint and sculpt using a variety of art, craft and design techniques.
Use a range of techniques and media to record observations in sketchbooks, journals and other media.
Handle different materials.
Analyse and evaluate work, in order to evaluate the visual impact and application.
Express ideas about the history of Art, Craft, Design and Architecture including periods, styles and major movements from ancient times up to the present day.
Key concepts
Creating original work using imagination or inspired from other work.
Reviewing images, artefacts and products.
Exploring different techniques.
Art in different historical and contemporary contexts, societies and cultures.
The application of Art in creative and cultural industries.
Safe working practices.
Our programmes of study
Year 7
Autumn Term
Spring Term
Summer Term
All about me - Introduce Art elements. Identify and learn to use line, shape and tone in drawings. Introduce colour theory and apply through mixing and blending paint.
Craig Martin - Apply knowledge of line, tone and shape through observational drawing. Review colour theory and apply to own artwork. Learn how to write about artist’s work.
Landscapes - Learn how line, tone, shape and colour is used to create space in Landscape art. Critically analyse how artists use art elements. Create artistic response to Van Gogh & Matisse.
Year 8
Autumn Term
Spring Term
Summer Term
Animals – Review line, tone and shape and introduce techniques of symmetry and grids to improve drawing. Learn mark making techniques with pencil.
Masks – apply knowledge of shape and symmetry to portraiture. Learn about use of Masks in global cultures including African, Japanese and South Pacific and create own.
Fantastic and Strange – Learn about surrealist art and mythology in different cultures. Review shape, tone, line and form. Introduce clay techniques.
Year 9
Autumn Term
Spring Term
Summer Term
Insects – Observational drawing with emphasis on line, tone, symmetry and shape. Review and embed clay modelling techniques. Learn to use acrylics. Introduce digital art.
Food – Research and respond to work of pop artists. Review how to analyse artwork. Review colour theory and practise acrylic painting.
Introduce techniques papier mache, lino printing and photography.
Portraits Observational drawing review line, shape, tone and proportion. Contextual studies -analyse and respond to artist’s work.
