Why do we learn art?
Art and Design Intent
Art and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity. At Ark Victoria Academy our high-quality art and design education engages, inspires and challenges pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art and design. As pupils progress, they will be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. Art and design creates space for personal investigation; one of the few subjects where students can explore their passions through an independent journey of themes and processes. This produces engaged learners that create purposeful work and leaves them feeling empowered by their own abilities, knowledge and practice. Pupils will also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.
Aims of Our Art and Design Curriculum:
The Ark Victoria Academy Art and Design curriculum aims to ensure that all pupils:
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Produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences
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become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques
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evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design
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know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms.
Our cohesive and thoughtfully sequenced curriculum supports pupils to become secure in the building blocks of the Art and Design curriculum – namely through;
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practical knowledge (of how to create art by learning the methods and techniques used by artists, craft-makers, and designers),
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theoretical knowledge (the tools, materials, and history of the subject) and
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disciplinary knowledge of art (such as the ways in which it is judged, valued, and evaluated), so that pupils can achieve these aims and flourish in their learning of Art and Design.
(adapted from National Curriculum, 2014)
EYFS
Research and Analysis (RA), Drawing and Observation (DO), Experimenting with Materials (EM), Final Outcome (FO) & Evaluation and Reflection (ER)
Representations and responses show understanding that different media and materials will support the expression of their own ideas.
Reception
Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form, and function.
All Reception subjects Next Reception Subject - Design Technology
Year 1
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| (RA, DO, EM, FO) Dinosaurs Found materials and mark making Contextual link: Cave art Media: Chalk pastel, charcoal |
DT Topic |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| DT Topic | (DO EM, FO) Animals Illustration/Abstract colour Artist link: Lee Hodges Media: Paint, paper collage |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| DT Topic | (RA, DO, EM, FO, ER) City of Birmingham Contemporary Art Artist link: Lewis Herriot Media - Pen |
Year 2
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| DT Project | (RA, DO, FO) Jungle Animals Post Impressionism Artist Link – Henri Rousseau Media: Paper craft, collage |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| DT Project | (RA, DO, EM) Great Fire of London Artist link: J M W Turner Media: Oil pastels Collage |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
| (RA) Exploration Oceans/Water Focus: Analysis of artwork featuring water. Media: Digital |
DT Project |
Year 3
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| (RA, DO, EM, FO) Life and Death Egyptian Art Media: Watercolour paint Pencil |
DT Project |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| DT Project | (RA, DO, EM, FO, ER) Our fragile environment Artist link: Japanese Ukiyo-e art/poster art Media: Oil pastel, chalk |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
| DT Project | (RA, DO, FO) Architecture Focus: Ancient Greek columns Media: Black paper, white chalk/pencils. |
Year 4
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| (DO, EM, FO) Predator/Prey Artist link: Richard Symonds Tonal drawing using pencil |
DT Project |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
| DT Project | (RA, DO, EM, FO, ER) Movement Artist Link Jackson Pollock Live action painting Media: Mixed |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
| DT Project | (RA, EM, FO) Race/Gender identity Artist link: Contemporary Kara Walker Media: Paint |
Year 5
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| (RA, DO, FO) Rebellion and Revolution Artist link: Barbara Jones Media: Collage Pencil |
DT Project |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
| DT Project | (RA, EM, FO, ER) Exploration Contemporary Land art Artist link: Richard Long Media: Natural materials for constructing a sculpture. |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| DT Project | (RA, DO, FO) Repeat Patterns Artist link: MC Escher Media: Grid paper, scissors, tracing paper Pencil crayons |
Year 6
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| (RA, DO, EM, FO, ER) Warfare Artist link: Otto Dix Media - pencil |
(RA, DO, EM, FO) Warfare Artist links: Paul Nash, AY Jackson Media: Water colour paints |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
| DT Project | DT Project |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
| DT Project | (RA, DO, FO, ER) Refugees Artist link: Ai Weiwei Media: Pencil, pencil crayon, fineliner |
Year 7
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
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(DO, RA) |
(RA, DO, EM, FO, ER) Formal Elements Scarpace – Space, Shape & Texture |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
| (DO, EM) Formal Elements Scarpace – Painting Skills Final Piece |
(RA, EM, FO) Formal Elements Colour – Colour Theory Painting Skills |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| (RA, DO) Exam Project Roald Dahl AO1: Artist research and analysis AO3: Observational drawing from resources, photographs or still life. |
(EM, FO, RE) Exam Project Roald Dahl AO2: Experimenting with a material or process - Watercolour |
Year 8
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| (RA, DO, EM) Portraiture -Baseline Assessment: Nose, Lips & Mouth |
(RA, DO, EM, FO, ER) Portraiture - Facial features Line, Shape, Tone and form |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
| (RA, DO, EM)
Portraiture:
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(DO, EM, FO)
Loui Jover:
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| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
| (RA, DO)
African Masks:
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(EM, FO, ER)
African Masks:
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Year 9
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| (DO, EM)
Natural World
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(RA, DO, EM, FO, ER)
Natural World
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| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
| (RA, DO)
Natural World/Insects
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(EM, FO, ER)
Insects – Final Composition
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| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| (RA, DO, EM) Exam Project Artists: Christopher Marley. Lucy Arnold. Bernard Durin. Recreation AO1: Artist research and analysis and AO3: Observational drawing from resources, photographs or still life. |
(FO, ER) Exam Project
AO2: Experimenting with a material or process and AO4: Presenting a final independent response to the project. |
Year 10
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| Still Life:
Drawing Skills |
Still Life:
Drawing Skills |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| Portraiture :
Pencil realism - Arinze Stantley |
Portraiture:
Pen and Ink - Louis Jover |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| Portraiture:
Final Response Development |
Portraiture:
Final Response |
All Year 10 subjects Next Year 10 Subject - Design Technology
Year 11
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
|---|---|
| (RA, DO, EM) Coursework: Mock Exam Confectionary, Laundry or Hot Weather |
(RA, DO, EM) Coursework: Mock Exam Confectionary, Laundry or Hot Weather |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
|---|---|
| (FO, ER) Final Project: Confectionary, Laundry or Hot Weather |
(FO, ER) Final Project: Confectionary, Laundry or Hot Weather |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
|---|---|
All Year 11 subjects Next Year 11 Subject - Design Technology
