Art and Photography
Art Curriculum Overview
Term 1 - September to December
| Year group | Half term 1 | Half term 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | Formal Elements | Formal Elements |
| Year 8 | Masks and Culture | Masks and Culture |
| Year 9 | Sea Life | Sea Life |
| Year 10 | Natural Forms | Natural Forms |
| Year 11 | Mock Project | Mock Project |
Term 2 - January to April
| Year group | Half term 3 | Half term 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | Comic Genres | Comic Genres |
| Year 8 | Cubism | Cubism |
| Year 9 | Architecture | Architecture |
| Year 10 | Natural Forms | Natural Forms |
| Year 11 | Unit 2 Exam project | Unit 2 Exam project |
Term 3 - April to July
| Year group | Half term 5 | Half term 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 7 | Comic Illustration | Comic Illustration |
| Year 8 | Mythical Creatures | Mythical Creatures |
| Year 9 | Graffiti | Graffiti |
| Year 10 | Personal Project | Personal Project |
| Year 11 | Unit 2 Exam project | Unit 2 Exam project |
Photography Curriculum Overview
Term 1 - September to December
| Year group | Half term 1 | Half term 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 10 | Core Skills | Core Skills |
| Year 11 | Mock Project | Mock Project |
Term 2 - January to April
| Year group | Half term 3 | Half term 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 10 | Portraiture | Portraiture |
| Year 11 | Unit 2 Exam project | Unit 2 Exam project |
Term 3 - April to July
| Year group | Half term 5 | Half term 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Year 10 | Self Directed Project | Self Directed Project |
| Year 11 | Unit 2 Exam project | Unit 2 Exam project |
Suggested reading material to support subject learning
Year 7
Mark Making
Colour Theory
Year 8
Comic and Animation
Natural Forms
Year 9
Art Careers
Cubism
Graffiti
Year 10 and Year 11
Art Careers
Practical Information
- YouTube - Abstract art mark making
- AQA – GCSE Art and Design
- Art-educ4kids - Georgia O’Keeffe
- Student Art Guide – Crustaceans and Natural Forms
- BBC Bitesize – Art and Design
- Student Art Guide Website
- YouTube – A* GCSE Art Sketchbook – tips and advice
- Julia Stubbs – Art and Design Exemplar Material GCSE