Course Outline

To develop skills and knowledge in narrative art and use these to create a composed piece of Greek inspired narrative artwork.
To develop skills and knowledge in clay (3D) linked to Greek culture (ancient) to create a clay mask.
To explore Greek codes and conventions in Greek mythology.
To discover and research historical paintings and sculptures of Greek narrative art, by artists such as Botticelli etc.
To extend literacy in art – possibly linking to pupil’s current reading.
To understand how to compose a piece of narrative art and visualise a final 3D artwork.
Clay skills and how to use this effectively and safely.
Evaluate and discuss learning.

To develop skills and knowledge in colour theory, completing colour wheel showing Primary, Secondary and Tertiary colours.
To explore the use of complementary colours, tints and tones and hot and cold colours, through practical work and/or discussions.
To discover and research the codes and conventions of colour theory, through contemporary art.
To extend literacy and ICT in art – linking to pupil’s artist research.
To understand how to create abstract works using colour and mark making.
Evaluate and discuss learning.

To develop skills and knowledge in drawn formal elements, completing an observational drawing of a still life object which must show shape, tone and form.
To explore the use of formal elements in 2d medium (including pencil, pen and charcoal).
To discover and research the codes and conventions of observational drawing.
To extend literacy and ICT in art – linking to pupil’s historical research.
To understand how to draw observationally, using primary sources and visualise in a final artwork.
2D mark making skills and how to use these effectively.
Evaluate and discuss learning.