9AR

Year 9 Art

Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Colin Palamo.

This course is approximately 3 hours per week for 8 weeks. The learning focus is on students developing a range of skills from all areas of the Visual Arts and getting students to start to think critically and creatively with their own ideas.

COURSE CONTENT:

•Drawing SKills - Tone, Perspective, Observational Drawings.
•Colour Study - Mixing, Blending Paints, Layering and range of mark making techniques
•Mixed Media Work based around an Traditional art making process

On completing the course students should be able to:

•Use selected art terms appropriately.
•Follow processes needed when intending to make artworks
•Use a variety of media and techniques.
•Interpret some meaning and context in other peoples’ artwork

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

Equipment/Stationery

All equipment for this course is provided by the school. Students will receive an Art Pack at the beginning of the course which will include - Art making equipment, paper, access to printing and other materials required for the course.

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