ART AND DESIGN. Throughout the school the syllabus aims to:

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1 ART AND DESIGN The Art and Design course is based on a series of structured projects, which enable the pupils to explore the basic principles of design and encourage them to produce creative interpretations of a wide variety of themes, whilst experimenting with a range of media and techniques. Although we have basically a practical course, the history of art forms an important part of the syllabus. The course closely follows the guidelines of the National Curriculum. All pupils in Upper School will use a sketch-book as a visual diary to record and collect images in a wide range of media which may be used as reference materials for projects. Throughout the school the syllabus aims to: 1. Develop an understanding of the nature of visual thinking and its appropriate language; encourage visual literacy. 2. Develop the capacity for creative thought and action, encouraging the pupil to innovate and initiate effective personal responses. 3. Encourage experience in the use of materials, their limits, and effects on visual imagery. 4. Encourage flexibility of thought and excitement in creating art work which stems from understanding. 5. Provide the experience which enables pupils to discover where their talents and interests lie. 6. Enable pupils to relate their own work to that of other artists and designers. 7. Develop an understanding of the holistic nature of art and design activity. 8. Develop an understanding of cultural influences through art and design. Projects explore the basic elements of line, shape, form, colour, tone, pattern and texture. A sequential development of ideas, visual research and analysis is encouraged. Discussion within a group and at a personal level is considered vital, as is critical appraisal. The key to successful art work is careful observation and recording. Art does not just happen at the fingertips, but is the result of thought and analysis, an approach which we encourage at all ages. As pupils progress through Upper School, they are encouraged towards an increasingly independent attitude, because projects become more involved and thought provoking. The Junior and Senior Art clubs cater for all interests and abilities. The year 7&8 Scholars Art club helps those who are gifted and talented in Art, and pupils who are interested in taking an Art Scholarship to a Senior School (NB. Those who attend this club will be required to complete homework every week) Many of the Art schemes of work have cross-curricular links with other subjects and departments throughout the school.

2 YEAR 8 ART Year 8 follow the Key Stage 3 National Curriculum for Art and Design: 1. Three-dimensional construction- Identity Pupils will study a variety of artists who have explored the theme of Identity They will create an Identity Box using a variety of methods and materials. 2. Printing/Wirework Creating wire drawings inspired by contemporary artist Linsey Bain Gallacher. Investigating printing techniques 3. Group Art project/ Leavers gift This will be based on an instillation piece for the new dining room. Pupils will be working towards this project in both Art and D.T. Prep will be set every other week. Pupils will be required to spend approximately 45 minutes on each task set. Prep will reflect and enhance the work covered in class.

3 YEAR 7 ART Year 7 follow the Key Stage 3 National Curriculum for Art and Design: 1. Drawing/Painting/Textiles- Designing a play tent Pupils will be asked to design a play tent for the Win Green Company. Children will be required to think about cost, practicality and aesthetics. The two best designs will then be posted to India where they will be made up as play houses by the Win Green production team. All pupils will create their own design on prepared calico cut-outs using a variety of fabrics, dyes and fabric paints. 2. Drawing/Sculpture Pupils will draw birds from observation using a variety of media. Fantasy birds will then be created using traditional and modern ceramic techniques. 3. Printing This project will look at a variety of artists and cultures, and encompass a number of techniques and media. Prep will be set every other week. Pupils will be required to spend approximately 45 minutes on each task set. Prep will reflect and enhance the work covered in class.

4 YEAR 6 ART Year 6 follow the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum for Art and Design: 1. Drawing/ Sculpture Indian Puppets This project will look at traditional marionette puppets from India. Pupils will work in groups designing and making puppet characters based on a short traditional Indian folk story. A competition will be held to design a puppet set which will be appropriate for all folk stories. This will be made and the decorated by the children. Finally each group will then perform and record their puppet show which will be uploaded for all to see on You Tube. 2. Drawing/Painting - Icons Pupils will look at religious triptych iconic paintings and create their own painting on triptych boards. 3. Printing This project will look at a variety of artists and cultures, and encompass a number of techniques and media

5 YEAR 5 ART Year 5 follow the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum for Art and Design: 1. Drawing/Painting/Printing- Investigating mark making Using a variety of media including wax resist, mono printing and expressive painting pupils will create a number of pieces inspired by the work of Wassily Kandinsky. 2. Drawing/Sculpture The pupils will work with a variety of media to create three dimensional shapes, including clay, plasticine and paper. The work of Alexander Calder, particularly his mobiles, will be used as a starting point to generate ideas. 3. Drawing The children will develop their skills of observation. They will learn how to use line and tone in their work. The theme of portraiture will be used. This will enable proportion and scale to be developed. Media will include pencil and oil pastels. Manipulation using Serif Photoplus will also be explored. The portraits of Henri Matisse and Pablo Picasso will be studied.