S1 – S3 Art & Design Core Skills

  • Creative – Experimenting and exploring different ways to express thoughts, feelings and concepts visually.

                          - Developing the ability to look closely at the world around them.

  • Practical - Learning to safely and effectively use tools, materials and technologies.

                        - Strengthening visual literacy and attention to detail.

  • Critical - Learning to analyse and discuss artwork and the role of art in society.

                       - Understanding how art and design can communicate ideas and messages.

Typically, in S1 – S3 pupils will explore art and design using a variety of different media such as pencil, charcoal, ink, pastels, paints, printmaking materials, clay, recycled materials and digital media.

 

S1

S2

S3

Colour Theory

Drawing Skills & Portraiture

Pop Art: Chuck Close

Drawing Skills

Built Environment/Urban Landscape

Still Life

Visual Elements

Trainer Design

Landscape Collage

Printmaking

Clay Skills

Design Unit

 

Term

S1

S2

S3

August – October

Practical assessment

Literacy assessment

(Colour Theory)

Practical assessment

 

Practical assessment

S3 Exam – Written Question

October - Christmas

Practical assessment

Practical assessment

Literacy assessment

(Artist research)

Practical assessment

Literacy assessment

(Artist research)

January – April

Practical assessment

Literacy assessment

(Artist research)

Practical assessment

Literacy assessment

(Artist research)

Practical assessment

Literacy assessment

(Artist research)

April – change of timetable

Practical assessment

Literacy Assessment

(Evaluation)

Practical assessment

Literacy assessment

(Designer research/evaluation)

Practical assessment

Literacy assessment

(Designer research/evaluation)