Year 8: Curriculum Intent During year 8 the focus is on extending student’s knowledge and increasing proficiency in the core skills covered in year 7. Students will be introduced to new skills and artists, working with a range of Sculptural techniques while extending their knowledge and understanding of an increased number of artists, architects and art movements. |
Year 8 Essential Knowledge Summary |
Schemata 1: Architecture – Perspective (Perspective drawing) | Schemata 2: Architecture – Local Landmarks (Artist research and Paper Sculpture) | Schemata 2: Architecture – Local Landmarks (Artist research and Paper Sculpture) |
Composite Knowledge: Pupils will gain an understanding of how to look at a piece of Art. Pupils will extend their knowledge and increase proficiency in the core skills covered in Y7 and will gain an understanding of drawing in perspective. Component Knowledge: Foundational Knowledge: Declarative Knowledge: - Reading articles: Tate gallery ‘A guide to slow looking’ and ‘Slow Art in an Age of Speed.’ Jonathan P Watts.
- Introduction to one point perspective and the effect of viewpoint. (Pencil)
- Introduce to the work of David Bushell.
- Introduction to image transfer techniques
Procedural Knowledge: - Reflecting on reading text through written and discussion-based activities with links to key vocabulary.
- Record observations using pencil and coloured pencil, applying knowledge of perspective and the effect of viewpoint.
- Developing own David Bushell inspired drawing demonstrating knowledge of repeating an image and drawing in line. (building on Y7 skills)
- Recreating the work of David Bushell using oil pastel transfer
Upper Hierarchical Knowledge: - Applying the technique of ‘ Slow looking’ when looking at the work of others (reading text)
- Working from more complex imagery when drawing in perspective and creating David Bushell inspired piece and oil pastel transfer.
| Composite Knowledge: Pupils will connect their own work to the work of other artists and Architects inspired by buildings, beginning to appreciate and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms. Component Knowledge: Foundational Knowledge: Declarative Knowledge: - Introduction to the world of work and becoming an Architect.
- Introduction to Rob Dunlavey and other relevant artists through history.
- Researching and selecting appropriate images and information.
- Introduction to paper sculpture
Procedural Knowledge: - Presenting research creatively and effectively. (building on Y7 skills)
- Recreating artists work applying knowledge of pencil crayon and fineliner.
- Developing own representation of a local landmark reflecting the style of Rob Dunlavey as part of paper sculpture final piece.
Upper Hierarchical Knowledge: - Applying the technique of ‘ Slow looking’ and forming own opinions on the work of others.
- Presenting a personal response with a complex detailed design and evidencing strong links to the work of artists researched.
| Composite Knowledge: Pupils will connect their own work to the work of other Architects and artists inspired by buildings, developing their knowledge of paper sculpture. Component Knowledge: Foundational Knowledge: Declarative Knowledge: - Introduction to Architect Antoni Gaudi
- Introduction to Architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser and other relevant architects through history.
- Developing knowledge of paper sculpture.
Procedural Knowledge: - Developing own representation of local landmarks reflecting the style of Antoni Gaudi and Friedensreich Hundertwasser as part of paper sculpture final piece.
Upper Hierarchical Knowledge: - Presenting a personal response with a complex detailed design and evidencing strong links to the work of artists researched.
|
Schemata 3: Architecture – Forgotten Places (Drawing skills, Artist research) | Schemata 3: Architecture – Forgotten Places (Designing and Cardboard construction) | Schemata 4: Architecture – Interiors (Artist research and Mixed media) |
Composite Knowledge: Pupils will widen their knowledge of drawing with a range of media and the work of other artists from history to the present day that have been inspired by Architecture. Component Knowledge: Foundational Knowledge: Declarative Knowledge: - Introduction to the work of artist Ian Murphy.
- Introduction to the work of sculptor John Brickels.
- Developing knowledge of line, shape, form, and tone when working with a range of media and surfaces.
(Pencil, biro, pencil crayon) - Developing knowledge of mark making and texture.
Procedural Knowledge: - Presenting research creatively and effectively. (building on Y7 skills)
- Recreating artists work applying knowledge of a range of media and mark making techniques.
Upper Hierarchical Knowledge: - Forming own opinions on the work of others, including keywords in detailed annotation.
- Presenting research creatively, evidencing strong links to the artists work.
- Working from more complex imagery when recording observations and artist recreations.
- Using different marks for each part of the building to show a variety of texture details.
| Composite Knowledge: Pupils will develop and refine their own ideas, connecting their own work to the work of other artists inspired by buildings, developing knowledge of cardboard construction techniques through the production of a final piece. Component Knowledge: Foundational Knowledge: Declarative Knowledge: - Introduction to the world of Architecture.
- Introduction to drawing for different purposes and presenting ideas.
- Introduction to cardboard construction techniques.
Procedural Knowledge: - Developing ideas into a 3D building design.
- Creating a 3D final piece demonstrating knowledge of layers and other cardboard construction techniques.
Upper Hierarchical Knowledge: - Presenting a personal response with a complex, multi layered design and evidencing strong links to the work of artists researched.
| Composite Knowledge: Pupils will connect their own work to the work of other artists inspired by buildings and interiors, beginning to appreciate and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms. Component Knowledge: Foundational Knowledge: Declarative Knowledge: - Developing knowledge of the world of Architecture.
- Introduction to artist David Hockney
- Introduction to artist Patrick Caulfield
- Introduction to Collage and developing knowledge of oil pastel and colour blending.
Procedural Knowledge: - Recreating the work of others applying knowledge of oil pastel and collaging techniques.
- Developing a personal piece demonstrating understanding of the artists studied and skill level when working with a choice of oil pastel, collage or a combination of mixed media.
Upper Hierarchical Knowledge: - Working from more complex imagery when recording observations and artist recreations.
|
Final Composite Knowledge: Year 8 End Point - Drawing skills – One point perspective, line, shape, form, tone, mark making, texture.
- Artist research – David Bushell, Rob Dunlavey, Antoni Gaudi, Friedensreich Hundertwasser, Ian Murphy, John Brickels, David Hockney, Patrick Caulfield, Diébédo Francis Kéré, Lesley Lokko.
- Materials and processes – pencil, pencil crayon, felt tip, oil pastel transfer, water colour, wax resist, biro, oil pastel, collage, paper sculpture, cardboard construction.
- Final outcome –Perspective drawing, building paper sculpture, 3D cardboard building, mixed media interior.
- Careers – Illustrator, Architect, Artist, Sculptor.
|