SECONDARY ART & DESIGN
1st February 2025
SECONDARY ART & DESIGN
Year 7;
Students are currently researching and making studies of other artists artworks. They have been making a practical response to the artwork of any appropriate artwork of the following artists; Georges Seurat, Salvador Dali and Chuck Close. They have each compared and contrasted two pieces of artworks by answering some pre-prepared questions. Learners have developed a practical understanding of the work of others by selecting an artist to research. As part of their research, learners undertook a transcription of a piece of art by their chosen artist, analysing the artist’s use of colour, mark-making, materials and composition to gain insight into the formal elements and the way the image is constructed.
Year 8;
Students have been designing and illustrating their book covers. They have covered a number of sub topics including understanding the difference between Art and Design work; iintroduction to the basics of successful design layout. What makes a good design? They have learnt about title fonts and different ways of making illustrations.
Year 9;
Learners have been doing fashion design assignments. They looked at examples of 3 famous fashion designers and engaged in open discussions about their products. They also studied Alexander Calder and Bill Donovan fashion illustration styles. Learners explored 3D materials and how to use them to make fashion designs.
Year 10;
Students continue working on their individual IGCSE Art & Design Coursework projects. They are exploring a number of themes like close ups, depression, still life, plants and flowers, and portraiture. They are currently working on their second A2 page which involves gathering and recording ideas.
Year 11 Art;
Students continue to work on their individual IGCSE Art & Design Coursework Assignment projects at different levels. They have made very good progress as they are almost done with the projects. They are exploring a number of themes like identity, depression, out of place and ocean life. The main areas of study students are using to investigate their themes are painting, printmaking, drawing, collage, and photography. They have also started on their second paper. We wish them success in both of these assignments.
