| 7 | The Skull Project: Year 7 students will be introduced to Observational Drawing & Observational Drawing Skills such as Schematic Drawing and Construction Lines. Students will develop their use of tone and how to convey tone within their observational drawing's using mark-making and dry materials. | The Skull Project: Year 7 students will develop on the skills learnt in Term 1 by developing a range of ideas that link to a historical or, contemporary Artist's work, demonstrate their knowledge and further their handling of materials to form a well-rounded and meaningful Final Piece.
| Gargoyles & Grotesques: Utilising former Observational Drawing Skills, students will study John Taylor-Arms whilst learning about the history of Lincoln Cathedral. Responding to a Design Brief set by Lincoln Cathedral, students will create a Mono-Print which discusses current global matters. | Perspective: Year 7 students will create an imaginative interior bedroom using one-point perspective. Learning about the work of Victor Vasarely; students will create a work inspired Vasarely and present their understanding of colour theory.
| The Pop Art Project: Year 7 Students will be introduced to the Pop Art Movement. Transcribing food-inspired works made famous by Andy Warhol & Claus Oldenburg using Collage and Relief techniques. Students will refine their material handling through maquette making.
| The Pop Art Project: Year 7 Students will demonstrate their knowledge as well as, their handling of materials to form a well-rounded and meaningful Final Piece; a 3D sculpture referencing Claus Oldenburg's Giant Pop Art food inspired works. |
| 8 | Natural Forms: Year 8 students will use their pre-existing Observational Drawing Skills utilising Schematic Drawing. Students will learn about the work of historical & contemporary Artists; transcribing their work in order to use their creative style to influence their own visual outcomes. | Natural Forms: Year 8 students will develop on the skills learnt in Term 1 by developing a range of ideas that link to the work of three historical or, contemporary Artists. Students will demonstrate their knowledge and further their handling of materials to form an indepth Final Piece. | Lincolnshire Landmarks: Utilising former Observational Drawing Skills, students will study the work of John Speed, whilst learning about the history of Cartography. Responding to the project theme, students create a selection of County Map ideas which combine historical and modern map aesthetics. | Lincolnshire Landmarks: Students will refer to the work of contemporary Illustrators Rebecca Harrison & Bea Baranowska; Year 8 will develop their own illustrative language using both Harrison & Baranowska as a reference in order to create a meaningful County Map as a Final Piece. | Identity:
| Identity: |
| 9 | Skills Project: Year 9 Student's will be introduced to
Introduction to GCSE.
Assessment objectives and outline of the course.
Observational drawing - Pine cone project - learning about media.
Abstract Art - painting and relief collage. | Printmaking - Lino printing.
Learning about different types of printmaking.
Monoprinting with multi layer inks.
Creating a four colour lino print on the theme of Architecture. | Pop Art and 3D cardboard sculpture.
Learning about the work of the Pop artists with a focus on Claes Oldenburg.
Visual artist presentation.
Developing a cardboard and paper food sculpture.
| Surrealism.
Visual presentation about Surrealism.
Surrealist self portraits.
Development of self portraits, photographic imagery and digital art.
| Surrealism- self portrait painting.
Year 10 exam 'In the style of'. Preparation work on Surrealism. Final piece developed from direct observation of a range of objects.
Ceramic clay heads inspired by Surrealist Art - thumb pots, slab work and coiling, joining techniques, modelling and carving. | Presentation and mounting of work for portfolio.
Independent project - Developing own ideas from a starting point and producing an independent piece linking to skills learnt in year 9. |
| 10 | Culture project.
Development of ideas in an A4 sketchbook linked to the theme of world culture. Drawings done from direct observation and secondary source images. Creative map art, collage, mixed media work, printing. Choice of three outcomes - mixed media piece, stamp design, vinyl record design. | Culture project.
Continuation of culture project. Learning about different media, introducing collage and layering. Colour schemes, composition and analysis. Starting to plan final piece. | Culture project.
Working on final piece 'AO4 Present'. Review and reflect on work.
| Figure in a landscape project.
Learning how to draw a figure - proportion, clothing, tone, structure. Working from life and producing a range of drawings and studies from primary and secondary source material. Learning about different types of landscape and how a figure fits into the landscape.
| Figure in a landscape lino print.
Developing ideas from landscape imagery. Composition, colour schemes, planning ideas for a lino print.
Cutting skills, printing and registering. Mounting prints. | Presentation of Figure in Landscape work.
Year 10 Summer exam.
Introduction to new project - Natural forms. Making your own mini sketchbooks. Collecting source material, mini workshops experimenting with clay techniques. |
| 11 | Natural Forms: Year 11 students will work from direct observation to inform their observational drawings; combining material exploration, experimentation, Artist research and annotation to form a visual timeline, responding to Natural Forms. | Natural Forms:
Mock Exam Preparation: 1 x Sketchbook | 6 x A3 Exam Prep Sheets.
Mock Exam Final Piece: 1 x Illustration of Final Piece 3D Piece | 3D Test Piece. | GCSE Exam Paper, Component 2:
GCSE Exam Paper, Component 2 Requirements: 1 x Sketchbook
Natural Forms Final 3D Piece: Making & Painting.
| Component 1, Portfolio: 2 x 30% Projects.
Students will select their best projects; choosing the most successful two (Culture, Figure in the Landscape & Natural Forms).
Students will produce a Digital Portfolio.
Final deadline for ALL projects: 3/04/2025.
Final Exam: 3/04/2025 & 4/04/2025. | Preparing for Moderation:
Mounting Work.
Other:
Revision. | Transitioning: GCSE to ALevel.
Students will begin to research connections to the title 'Flaws & Perfection'.
Other:
Revision. |
| 12 | Introduction to A-Level course.
Experimental drawing, creating drawing tools, using ink, charcoal and mixed media techniques. Analysis and group discussions about historical and contemporary artists. Looking at landscape and producing a mixed media landscape slice.
| Transformation and decay.
Development of ideas on theme. Printing, layering, collage, collographs. Pupils will work in A3 sketchbooks to develop ideas around the key theme working from a range of primary and secondary source images. | Transformation and Decay continued.
Further development of mixed media pieces and introduction to 3D techniques and using clay. Preparation for Yr 12 exam style assessed task linked to theme. Creation of a glazed ceramic piece. | Exam style assessment review.
Personal Investigation from a choice of themes. Visual mind mapping, recording, developing ideas and investigation into the work of other artists. Pupils will develop their own work independently practising skills needed for their Final Personal Investigation. | Independent project continuation. Completion of a major final piece by May half term. Start to produce preparation work for Summer exam linked to ideas in final piece. | Exam preparation work and completion of 5 hour exam piece. Introduction to Final Personal Investigation and planning for Personal Study essay. Discussion on chosen theme, collecting primary and secondary resources and taking photographs linked to theme. |
| 13 | Personal Investigation - Focus 'Recording'. Pupils will work from direct observation and their own photographs to develop work on their chosen theme. Photography skills - photographing objects, different viewpoints, lighting, composition, creating the 'Unexpected'. Personal Study essay. | Personal Investigation - Focus - Research and Investigation.
Looking at the work of artists linked to theme. In depth analysis, studies of artists' work, contextual ideas. Personal study - write and complete Personal Study. Final Draft. | Personal Investigation - Focus -Development of ideas.
Idea development in the sketchbook and extending beyond the sketchbook.
Personal Study completion.
Final Exam paper received on 1st Feb. Pupils starting exam preparation work.
| Personal Investigation - Focus - Final piece/pieces.
Exam work completed by end of Term 4. | Presentation of Personal Investigation work for Moderation. | |