Art

Outline of Course:

Content:

• Drawing
• Painting
• Collage
• Ceramics
• Printmaking
• Looking at works of art

Activities:

• Development of practical artistic skills
• Understanding the work of relevant artists

Skills:

• Continuation of drawing and painting skills
• Skills with collage and simple printmaking

Homework Activities:

Students will be working on two main projects throughout the year.

•  The first will be entitled 'Fantasy Forest' and students will look at the work of Henri Rousseau. They will be expected to produce a short research project on this artist for homework reviewing his painting style and content within the context of post-impressionist French painting. There will also be some homework tasks based on observation drawing from natural forms such as leaves, trees, flowers, animals etc.
• The second project will be based on students' own environment and we will be looking at Van Gogh's 'Bedroom at Arles' and 'The Yellow House'. Students will produce a short research project for homework reviewing Van Gogh's painting style and evaluating his work from a personal viewpoint. Students' homework tasks will also involve producing a set of drawings from home, with the aim of doing paintings of their own bedrooms and their own homes in Van Gogh's style. We will be considering perspective within this project. Within this project, we will go on to consider the urban landscape, reviewing work by Lowry.

Assessment: In accordance with school policy

Parental Contribution:

• Provide opportunities for art work at home
• Encourage visits to galleries, and watching relevant television programmes
• Provide A4 sketch book for homework activities

Useful resources and equipment:

• Prittstick glue
• Good sketching pencils in range B - 3B.
• Metal pencil sharpener
• Good rubber
• Coloured pencils and felts

Other relevant information:

There will be a small charge to cover the cost of materials for any 3D project that the student wishes to take home.