Art
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“Art is not what you see but what you make others see” Edgar Degas
In Art we create a working atmosphere where students love to learn, are confident to take risks and have the skills to adapt and develop independently or as a team. As staff we aim to nurture students’ passion for the subject through exciting and creative lessons. We embrace and celebrate the uniqueness and individuality of all our students.
| TERM | YEAR 7 | YEAR 8 | YEAR 9 | YEAR 10 | YEAR 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTUMN | Drawing & Painting | Tim Burton character | Cubism | Introduction to GCSE | Urban Metropolis |
| SPRING | Character Illustration | Mark Hearld | Clay Monsters | Bones | Coursework / GCSE Exam |
| SUMMER | Cultural Masks | Aboriginal Animals | Sweet Art | Marine Life | GCSE Exam |
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Homework will be set in the following formats to support independent learning. Keywords followed by a spelling test in lesson. Reading information about specific artists and art movements finding key facts and images.
- Producing tonal drawings
- Artists research pages
- Pen drawings
- Colour theory
- Designing
- Responding to feedback
- Painting
- Collage
Visual literacy is a vital element of everyday society, with much of our surroundings owed to the vision and craftsmanship of the creative professions. Have you ever considered that from the clothes we wear to the houses we live in- all of these necessities started life as an artists or designers creative vision?
In the Art department we aim to provide all students with an exciting and in depth introduction into the world of Art and Design.
Students are supported to develop and explore their creative potential within a thriving department where the subject popularity is at an all-time high.
At Byrchall we pride ourselves on providing an Arts experience that nurtures both natural and developing talents. Students are supported by three highly motivated subject specialists who’s in depth skills provide a well-balanced and motivational platform to progress.