Year 8 Art Curriculum
| Topic | Further details about the topic | |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | ||
| 1&2 | Contemporary Still life |
Students develop their observational drawing skills from year 7 and examine the history of the Still Life genre. Students will then develop their own contemporary Still Life. |
| Spring Term | ||
| 1&2 | Graphic Arts |
Students will examine a Graphic design approach to Art and develop an understanding of the role of Graphic Artwork within the visual Arts. They will produce a final outcome based on a graphic style. |
| Summer Term | ||
| 1&2 | Identity sculpture |
Students will examine the concept of their own identity and focus on the work of sculptures to create a final outcome representing themselves. |
Assessment
| Topic | Type of Assessment | |
|---|---|---|
| CAT 1 | Progress on Contemporary Still Life. (22/23 only, How to use inspiration) |
Project |
| CAT 2 |
Contemporary still life project and Identity. |
Project |
Enrichment opportunities
| Activity or trip | Day and time or term |
|---|---|
| Extension Class | Lunchtime by arrangement |
