Art

Head of Subject: Mrs. Craddock

Outline of Course:

Content:

• Painting
• Drawing
• Ceramics
• 3D work
• Looking in depth at the work of a chosen artist

Activities: Project based practical activities leading to the sort of work experienced during GCSE work

Skills: Continuation of drawing, painting and collage skills. 3D sculptural work in clay and/or plaster

Homework Activities: Students will be working on two main projects throughout the year. The first will be entitled 'Cubism' and students will look at the work of Picasso and Braque. 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 20th Century painting. There will also be some homework tasks based on observation drawing from still life objects and people.

The second project will be based on Pop Art and consumerism and we will be looking at work by Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol. Students will produce a short research project for homework reviewing these artists' painting style and evaluating their work from a personal viewpoint. Students' homework tasks will also involve producing a set of drawings from comic book images and consumer items, with the aim of creating paintings of their own in the Pop Art style.

Assessment: In accordance with school policy. End of KS3 test to determine level of progress

Parental contributions:

• Provide opportunity for art work at home
• Visit galleries
• Encourage research into relevant artists.
• Provide A3 sketch book for homework activities

Useful resources and equipment:

• Sketching pencils in range B - 3B
• Good rubber
• Metal sharpener
• Pritt stick
• Coloured pencils and felts

Other relevant information: There will be a small charge to cover cost of materials for any 3D project which student wishes to take home