year 9 core curriculum

project 1 : sea-life

Initially in Year 3 pupils undertake a foundation course aimed to improve basics skill and develop an understanding of the requirements of GCSE. Students also gain an understanding of the nature and format of a ‘GCSE Art Project’ and also develop effective sketchbook and research skills. In the first ‘Sea Life’ project students experience a variety of materials and processes, and study chosen artists and photographers.

The four assessment objectives and project components are;

·       Initial Preparatory work

·       Artists research

·       Development

·       Final Art work

Work Produced:

• Three pieces of initial preparatory work and associated sketchbook work

• Artist research and investigations

• Two pieces of development work and associated sketchbook work

• Final art work and associated sketchbook work

Support Materials:

project 2 : portraiture (fine art)

For the second ‘Portraiture - Fine Art’ project students study animals and humans and combine the two using anthropomorphic, painting and mixed media techniques. Again students experience a variety of materials and processes, and study a range of chosen artists and photographers.

Work Produced:

• Three pieces of initial preparatory work and associated sketchbook work

• Artist research and investigations

• Two pieces of development work and associated sketchbook work

• Final art work and associated sketchbook work

Support Materials:

project 2 : portraiture (photography)

For the second ‘Portraiture - Photography’ project students study animals and humans and combine the two, using anthropomorphic and editing techniques. They use Adobe Photoshop, Bridge and PowerPoint to develop and present ideas. Students also study a range of chosen artists and photographers.

Work Produced:

• A 50 - 80 page presentation

• Initial research work

• 3 -5 photoshoots

• Artists research and analysis

• Contact sheet generated by Adobe Bridge

• Adobe Lightroom edits in colour and black & white