Curriculum
Year 9 is where we build and start to solidify our experiences. We begin with guided practice covering topics that will supply us with enhanced knowledge of practical’s and process such as craft and 3D elements These are all underpinned by the learning from previous years with enhanced drawing, painting and observational skills. We incorporate both 2D and 3D elements to secure pupils’ broad experience of materials and techniques. By the end of the term, we will approach the subject with more independence and ownership over our projects with a mini GCSE taster topic.
Project One - Environmental Issues
Intent and Content
- To build on solid foundations of 2D and 3D practice and introducing elements of sculpture using more sophisticated materials like clay and mod roc.
- We establish a strong connection with our previous skills in exploration, analytical skills and evaluation where we make strong connections between our surroundings and impact of art in the modern world.
- Experimenting with properties and processes of historical crafts whilst realising intentions to resolve issues we face in society. Emphasis is built on increasing students’ cultural capital and demonstrating how Art can impact real life through our investigations.
Impact and Outcomes
- Cross curricular links with L4L, Humanities and Current Affairs.
- Assessment through mid-term competency peer and self-assessments.
- Pupils will have the opportunity to explore craft in one of its oldest forms of clay.
- Underpinning 2D processes acquired through previous learning and analysing contemporary artists to reflect how art can influence society.
- Outcomes will include a variety of 2D processes implemented to embed techniques in their skill set and for pupils to be able to draw upon these experiences to produce a meaningful and political piece of artwork.
- Showcasing skills and personal intent for the project.
Recommended Reading
All of our recommended books can be found in our library.
Project Two - Creation of Creatures GCSE Taster
Intent and Content
- To prepare students and focus their expectations of what GCSE Art could look like through a mini self-directed project.
- Intentions of using prior skills and knowledge to achieve Assessment Objective 4 at GCSE level.
- Students will take ownership of their practise through investigation, experimentation and self-evaluation.
- Outcomes will be mounted and displayed as GCSE artworks and will showcase students’ skillsets with a final piece based on the student’s journey throughout the project.
Impact and Outcomes
- Assessment will take place through competency checks at the end of each AO completed.
- Final teacher-led assessment from a holistic viewpoint to ascertain and feedback to students regarding target grades and focus to progress.
- Outcomes will be presentation sheets culminating all students’ works from across the term.
Recommended Reading
All of our recommended books can be found in our library.
