Faculty of Creative and Expressive Arts
Year 9 Curriculum Documents 2012—2013
ART
Art and Design stimulates creativity and imagination. It provides visual, tactile and sensory
experiences and a unique way of understanding and responding to the world. Pupils use colour,
form, texture, pattern and different materials and processes to communicate what they see,
feel and think. Through art and design activities, they learn to make informed value judgements
and aesthetic and practical decisions, becoming actively involved in shaping environments. They
explore ideas and meanings in the work of artists, craftspeople and designers. They learn about
the diverse roles and functions of art, craft and design in contemporary life and in different
times and cultures. Understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts have the
power to enrich our personal and public lives.
(National Curriculum)
At Farlington, we study a variety of different units each year. Projects begin with observational
drawing and also make connections with artists and other cultures. Units are discussed and
planned at the beginning of each term and therefore those outlined here are provisional.
With GCSE in mind, we are particularly concerned to develop a personal and independent
approach. There is increased use of sketchbooks with related homework; greater awareness of
art history and other cultures; and an increasing emphasis on evaluating and developing work.
At this level, pupils are putting more thought and time into their artwork and so projects are
now extended to one term.
Autumn Term
Stained Glass : Natural Forms
Develop observational drawing skills. Link to homework.
Use Nature as a rich source for colours, shape and form.
Look at examples by artists.
Develop design process.
Introduce associated practical skills.
Spring Term
Clay : Masks
Research examples from other cultures. Produce colour studies.
Develop own ideas and designs in sketchbook.
Make a mask in clay. Develop clay making skills.
After firing, paint final piece with authentic colours.
Summer Term
Painting : Group Project
A final project with the aim of enjoyably concluding Year 9.
Develop collaborative team working skills.
Research examples of views through windows and doors by Henri Matisse.
Take own photographs around the school.
In groups develop a final large painting. The results to be judged as a competition.