Quick Links

Useful Links

Knights Templar

Contact Us

Art - Year 7

Click here to return to our Art home page

Below you will find more specific information about the curriculum in Art for Year 7 students, explaining to you what students will learn, when, why and how. There is also information about how parents/carers are able to support students in their learning, extra-curricular opportunities in this subject and how it links to other subjects and the wider world.

Subject Key Concepts              

#1 Making Marks, Images and Artefacts     #2 Communication and Expression    #3 Meanings and Interpretations  

#4 Traditions, Conventions and Rules   #5 Experimentation, Play and Risk    

#6 Heart, Mind, Body and Soul     #7 Values and Purposes 

Please click here for Subject Key Concepts. 

Curriculum Overview for the Year 

 

Autumn Term

Spring Term

Summer Term

 

A

B

Year 7

Theme

(Outcome)

STILL LIFE

Objects, symbols, meanings, identity.

Theme

(Outcome)

PORTRAITS

Self, other, identity, human beings, feeling, sensations

Processes & Skills

Drawing, Painting, Observation, pencil, coloured pencil, wax crayon, oil/chalk pastel, biro, fineline pen, collage and mixed media; digital manipulation.

Processes & Skills

Drawing, Painting, Observation, pencil, coloured pencil, wax crayon, oil/chalk pastel.

digital manipulation.

Elements

Colour, tone, line, form, composition, shape, light, shade.

Elements

Colour, tone, line, composition, shape, light and shade.

Contexts

Escher, Cezanne, Morandi, Dutch and Spanish Still-life and flower painting, Zubaran, Cotan, symbolism. Matisse, Holbein, Rembradt, Hockney, Van Gogh, Renior, Chagall, Wright of Derby

Contexts

Khalo, Matisse, Chagall, Matisse, Van Gogh, Holbein, Rembradt, Hockney, Ensor, Picasso, Expressionism, distortion, mood,

Useful documents:

Please click here for a PDF of curriculum overview.

While this information covers a broad range of areas, please do get in touch with the Subject Leader Mr Leonowicz if you have any questions.

 Please click on the questions below to find out more.

How are groups organised?

Classes are mixed ability.

Art is taught as part of an Arts Carousel which is rotated three times in the year. Students have eight lessons in the Arts over a fortnight.

What characteristics does a successful student have in this subject?

The most successful students in this subject will enjoy working visually, practically, will be passionate about creating images and artefacts and will sustain their focus on long-term projects.

How will students learn at this level?

Through the practices of drawing with a range of media; looking at, analysing and interpreting artists’ images and ideas; trying different ways of expressing ideas and intentions;

Reflecting on and explaining the processes experienced.

How will students’ learning be assessed at this level?

  1. Baseline drawing and observational skills tests in September/October
  2. Continuous monitoring of progress through informal observations and creative development tasks.
  3. Completed development work; experimentation, recording and composition/image

When do key assessments take place?

Each unit is assessed at the end of its teaching in the carousel cycle.

How can parents/carers support students’ learning?

  • Discuss your current project work with you, show them what you are doing and explain what you have done.

  • They may be able to take you to galleries and museums and encourage you to see links to your school work.

  • Helping you to express yourself with confidence in your artwork.

What equipment do students need for this subject?

A range of drawing pencils

Coloured pencils

Drawing pen – fibre tip or black biro

How does this subject link to other subjects?

 

What websites or resources may be helpful to support students’ learning?

https://www.studentartguide.com/

https://www.artpedagogy.com/

https://www.art2day.co.uk/

https://www.accessart.org.uk/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z6hs34j

http://www.artcyclopedia.com/

https://erickimphotography.com/blog/start-here/

https://www.photopedagogy.com/

https://www.bjp-online.com/

https://www.lensculture.com/

https://www.magnumphotos.com/

https://www.lensculture.com/photography-free-guides

http://www.masters-of-photography.com/summaries.html

http://www.artcyclopedia.com/

https://photovoice.org/

http://www.americansuburbx.com/

https://www.art2day.co.uk/film.html

https://www.better-digital-photo-tips.com/photography-definitions.html

What extra-curricular or enrichment opportunities are available for students in this subject at this level?

 

What sort of careers can this subject lead to?

 

What does student work look like in this subject at this level?

 

How does this subject support a broad and balanced curriculum, meeting the needs of all students, and developing traditional core skills?

 

How does this subject promote creativity, critical thinking, practice, perseverance and resilience, and making links?

 

How does this subject encourage enrichment and the development of cultural capital, deep learning, and inclusivity?