Year 10 Art – Curriculum Map
10A/10B/10C
Autumn 1
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Baseline Assessments/Skills Workshops
Material experimentation, colour skills
Observational drawing techniques
Portraiture and still life workshops
Artist analysis for Arts Award Part C
10D
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Autumn 2
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Spring 1
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Spring 2
Summer 1
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Arts Award Bronze Completion
Part A Arts Award Response to different artist
examples from different art movements (Impressionism, Abstract Art, Action Painting, Pop Art). A5 response,
mixed media including collage and printing.
Visit to Oldham Coliseum for Aladdin performance (Part B). Pupil feedback on performance.
Planning for Part D – sharing skills. Pupils to develop a mini workshop (15 minutes) based upon previous
workshops.
Pupil led workshops (5 per lesson, one pupil leading on each table). Photographic evidence and written feedback.
Claes Oldenburg Sculptures
Introduction to topic theme based on Oakwood. Gathering ideas on what visually describes the school. Pupil
photography around Oakwood, focus on colours, art work, subject areas etc.
Sketchbook workshop – explaining appropriate presentation skills, imagery, annotation. Pupils to display
photographic imagery.
Oldenburg introduction, pupil research, making personal choices. Imagery displayed in sketchbooks following
workshop guidelines. Artist analysis exploring design process from idea to construction with consideration to
function. Initial design ideas linking primary research to knowledge gained from artist research and analysis.
Gallery visit.
Developing ideas with material experimentation. Making final choices on chosen design and experimentation
through the creation of maquettes in a range of materials including clay, wire, cardboard, plasticine and mod roc.
Final design and construction material to be chosen. Sculpture to be made with constant attention paid to initial
design drawings and linked into experimentation with materials and colour. Constant referral to assessment
objectives to encourage a clear design process.
Pupil organisation of display of sculptures, photographs taken, PhotoShop developments as extension.
Exploring Art History
Pupils introduced to a time period in art history (1940 – 1960). Focus on St. Ives, Art Informel, Abstract
Expressionism, Pop Art, Neo-Dada and Hard Edge Painting. Initial sketchbook research on two chosen themes.
Independently selected artists from each theme researched and explored with appropriate media.
Workshop recap – acrylic paints (linked to painting artist styles from identified era).
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Nature research
Keywords, colour theory, primary, secondary and
complementary colour
Developing shading techniques using a variety of
media
Fruit and animal drawings
Research relevant artists
Annotate work
3D Design
Developing interesting research and idea pages
Design a sculpture for a specific site
Experiment with 3D materials to develop ideas
Evaluate the project
Choose your favourite design idea and develop it
further
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Animal Sculpture
Build a strong base structure
Develop moulding and manipulating skills
Emphasize muscular form focusing on hip and arm
joins
Experiment with plaster and moulding tools to
develop surface texture and detail
Experiment with acrylic paint to develop texture,
detail
Identity research
Research the theme Identity
Self portrait in mixed media
Warhol style self portrait using Photoshop
Photograph relevant objects and people
Research relevant artists
Annotate work
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Refining design ideas
Developing interesting research and idea pages
Design a painting inspired by your research.
Experiment with 2D media to develop ideas
Evaluate the process so far
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Year 10 Art – Curriculum Map
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Summer 2
Workshop recap – 3D materials (linked to painting artist styles from identified era).
Workshop recap – mixed media (linked to painting artist styles from identified era).
Personal response linking research, developments and demonstrating art style.
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Choose your favourite design idea and develop it
further
Paint and drawing
Refine ideas
Experiment with media
Develop final design