Art

Intent and Aims

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

Each unit at KS3 focuses on one the main techniques; drawing, painting, printing, photography or 3D (Ceramics/Papier Mache) and how they can be used in themes such as still life, landscape, portrait and figure drawings.

Over the 3 years, students will also build the complexity of their Art by improving their skills in the 7 main concepts: tone, line, colour, shape, texture, form and pattern. In doing so we deliver both the aims of the National Curriculum but also the National Society of Education for Art and Design (NSEAD). Students will also look at famous Artists and how their work influences modern design and commercial work such as advertising and fashion. We also aim to encourage pupils to enjoy producing or appreciating Art as a hobby beyond the classroom.

Assessment:

Students will complete a final piece of work for each unit which is then assessed.

 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.

Learn to use pastels.

 

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