Year 9 Learning

Year 9 is an introductory course intended as preparation for the coursework in Year 10 and 11. Students learn to work more independently and direct their own outcomes. The curriculum provision is two 100-minute lessons every two weeks. Art and Design has traditionally been a popular subject at GCSE level and always looks to bring out our student’s creative abilities.

Term	Topic	Key Content	What you will know at the end of this term
Autumn	Introduction to GCSE style of working using a range of directed topics including Identity / Portraiture	Key areas of developing a project- Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations Select materials and refine ideas through directly exploring and experimenting record ideas or observations relevant to intentions present a personal, and original response	To understand the process of developing a project Use various drawing and designing techniques to record observations in sketchbooks and other media as they develop their designs towards an outcome
Spring	Continue project looking at a range of appropriate Artists that can inform the independent work	As above	How to explore the techniques used by major contemporary or historic artists, craftspeople and designers, as well as other cultures, so as to inform their creative interpretations
Summer	Media development and Workshops including - Printmaking 3D modelling – Clay & Card Pen and ink Watercolour & Acrylics	As above	How to apply their technical knowledge of materials and processes to select and improve their control of techniques and practices.

Knowledge & Skills