Art & Design
Staff
Mrs Paula Diamond
Mrs Sinead Gormely
Mrs C Nugent (Temp)
KS3
Year 8
Term 1
- Colour
Pupils will
Develop an understanding of basic colour theory.
Mix and use appropriately a range of colours
Use colours for particular effects e.g. harmony contrast & discord
Learn how to apply paint appropriately
Term 2
- Express Your self
Pupils will
Build on previous experiences to develop an understanding of basic colour theory.
Mix and use appropriately a range of tints and shades.
Use colours for particular effects e.g. harmony contrast & discord
Use the emotive power of colour to effectively express feelings & emotions
Appreciate how artists can portray feelings and emotions through their use of colour.
Know what is a self-portrait/portrait.
Term 3
- Cupcakes/Buns
Pupils will
Develop an appreciation of the work of artists, designers and craft workers from their own and other cultures, past and present;
Research, gather and interpret information from direct experiences, observations, memory, imagination and a range of traditional and digital sources;
Develop creative thinking skills and personal creative outcomes through investigating, realising, designing and making;
Using the visual elements with understanding when engaging in art and design;
Evaluate and appreciate their own and others’ work through discussion and reflection.
Year 9
Term 1
- Pop Art
Pupils will
Explore the diversity of various cultures that are expressed through Art & Design. Pupils will explore Pop Art style of Painting through the work of Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.
Investigate and respond to works of art that inspire and relate to their lives and experiences. Use a framework to give an individual response to a work of art.
Express themselves through Art & Design. Produce a package using ICT which reflect the qualities of Pop Art.
Term 2
- Insects
Pupils will
Investigate and respond to a stimulus based on insects.
Explore elements of art-line, tone, texture etc.
Select and experiment with a variety of media including collage, paint, colour in various ways
Gather ideas for subject matter from a variety of first hand and second hand experiences of natural environment
Be presented with activities to encourage an open-ended/problem solving approach which will encourage individual outcomes
Term 3
- Gaudi
Pupils will
Brain storm Natural Forms.
Understand the brief that has been set ‘to make a Gaudi inspired candle holder’, thinking about the constraints that they will have to overcome such as time and money.
Understand why looking at Antoni Gaudi and natural form pieces has helped to develop their abstract 3d clay candle holder sculptures.
Produce a series of tonal drawings, colour pencil and water colour preps using a variety of different natural forms such as bones, mushrooms, shells, flowers etc.
Taking inspiration from Antonio Gaudi these design will be turned into buildings designs.
Pupil will be introduced to Clay looking at health and safety. Produce a detailed drawing from a brainstorm of significant memories, looking at and understanding the formal elements, heavily influence by the work of others.
Develop an appreciation of the work of Architect Gaudi;
Develop creative thinking skills and personal creative outcomes through investigating, realising, designing and making.
Use the visual elements with understanding when engaging in art and design;
Evaluate and appreciate their own and others’ work through discussion and reflection.
Year 10
Term 1
- Portraiture
Pupils will
Investigate what is a portrait and what is a self-portrait.
Analysis portraits by various artist.
Materials and Skills.
Pupils learn how facial features are drawn. The proportions of the face.
Also be familiar artist vocabulary, tone, line, symmetry etc:
Select and experiment with a variety of media.
Begin with tonal studies. Progress on to the value of skin tone.
First hand observations of fellow pupils.
Gather images and photography for observational purpose.
Be presented with activities to encourage an open-ended/problem solving approach which will encourage individual outcomes
Term 2
- Architecture& Iconic buildings in N I
The pupil should
Gather and record information from direct and second hand sources
Annotate drawings and make written notes in work books
Make personal collections to inspire ideas
Develop spatial awareness and their ability to apply tone
Experiment with materials to produce textures
Discuss, compare and evaluate the development of their ideas and meaning in their work using appropriate vocabulary
Contribute to critical discussions about their work
Term 3
- Surrealism
Pupil will
Investigate & respond to a stimulus based on surrealism and Dali.
Select and experiment with a variety of media.
Gather ideas for subject matter from first hand sources.
Use previous units’ drawings of buildings.
Use memory and imagination.
Be presented with activities to encourage an open ended/problem solving approach which will encourage individual outcomes.
GCSE - CCEA
A Level
Career Opportunities
Careers in art and design can span many different specialist areas, from painting, photography and prop design to architecture, animation and art conservation.
Fine artists, photographers, and designer craftspeople (e.g. jewellery designers, silversmiths and woodworkers) tend to take a more freelance career route in pursuing their passion, developing their own individual style, exhibiting and finally selling their work
Graphic designers can work in many different areas, from book design in the publishing industry, to web design and packaging design for the food and drink industry. Some graphic designers work on a freelance basis, whilst many work for niche design agencies or as part of in-house departments of larger companies. You will often be working on various projects simultaneously. Life as a graphic designer can therefore be exceedingly fast-paced and challenging as well as highly exciting.
The worlds of engineering and construction would also be nowhere without the technical design skills of architects, product designers, spatial designers, landscape designers and mechanical design engineers.
Art and design careers don’t necessarily involve drawing, painting, sculpture or computer-based work. Indeed, fashion design and art conservation are other rewarding artistic careers that you might not have considered.
Student Support Materials
Art & Design CCEA www.rewardinglearning.org.uk/microsites/artanddesign
Monday After school extra teacher/pupil contact time for GCSE, AS and A2 student.
Lunch Time drop in support for year 12 GCSE students
Useful links:
The Void Galley
The Mac Belfast
National Museums of Northern Ireland
Clubs/Events
KS3 Lunch time Art Club
Art Competitions
School Christmas Completions
Christmas Craft Fair Club
Christmas Craft Fair
MUDC facilities Artist workshops for year 11
MLP Art Exhibition of GCSE, AS and A2 level pupils
Educational visits
Ulster Museum
CCEA True Colours Exhibition
Post 16 visit to the Lisburn road galleries.
Pervious Educational Trips to
London
Barcelona