Art Department Year 7 Information
PUPIL GROUPINGS -
Pupils are taught in mixed ability groups except for those who have particular special needs.
Pupils are taught in mixed ability groups except for those who have particular special needs.
WHAT IS TAUGHT -
All groups follow the same project. The work is in three units. The first deals with line and tone - observational drawing, tonal drawing and tonal qualities in paint. The artist Van Gough is studied. In unit two, pupils look at patterns from different cultures: Welsh artists and aboriginal artists. In unit three, pupils develop their drawing and painting skills using different materials to depict scenes from the locality.
All groups follow the same project. The work is in three units. The first deals with line and tone - observational drawing, tonal drawing and tonal qualities in paint. The artist Van Gough is studied. In unit two, pupils look at patterns from different cultures: Welsh artists and aboriginal artists. In unit three, pupils develop their drawing and painting skills using different materials to depict scenes from the locality.
HOMEWORK -
A minimum of 1 hour per fortnight. Work is regularly assessed and positive feedback is given on progress.
A minimum of 1 hour per fortnight. Work is regularly assessed and positive feedback is given on progress.
HOW PROGRESS IS ASSESSED -
Pupils' work is marked regularly and recorded on individual pupil assessment sheets. End of unit tests and pupil self assessments are also included.
Pupils' work is marked regularly and recorded on individual pupil assessment sheets. End of unit tests and pupil self assessments are also included.
OTHER INFORMATION -
Pupils' interest in the subject is extended through additional extra-curricular activities. Art workshops are also held for pupils during the
'Activities Week' at the end of the Summer Term.
Pupils' interest in the subject is extended through additional extra-curricular activities. Art workshops are also held for pupils during the
'Activities Week' at the end of the Summer Term.
