Year 9 Learning
Year 9 is an introductory course intended as preparation for the coursework in Year 10 and 11. Students learn to work more independently and direct their own outcomes. The curriculum provision is two 100-minute lessons every two weeks. Art and Design has traditionally been a popular subject at GCSE level and always looks to bring out our student’s creative abilities.
| Term | Topic | Key Content | What you will know at the end of this term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn | Introduction to GCSE style of working using a range of directed topics including Identity / Portraiture | Key areas of developing a project- Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations Select materials and refine ideas through directly exploring and experimenting record ideas or observations relevant to intentions present a personal, and original response | To understand the process of developing a project Use various drawing and designing techniques to record observations in sketchbooks and other media as they develop their designs towards an outcome |
| Spring | Continue project looking at a range of appropriate Artists that can inform the independent work | As above | How to explore the techniques used by major contemporary or historic artists, craftspeople and designers, as well as other cultures, so as to inform their creative interpretations |
| Summer | Media development and Workshops including - Printmaking 3D modelling – Clay & Card Pen and ink Watercolour & Acrylics | As above | How to apply their technical knowledge of materials and processes to select and improve their control of techniques and practices. |