What does the course cover? The programme of study and National Curriculum links
On the Wolsey Hall Year 7 Art and Design course you will work your way through six modules which follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum.
You may want to print out this overview of the course Download this overview of the course and refer to it as you progress through the course. Do also bear in mind that:
- Before Module One, there is an introductory call with your tutor.
- At the end of Module Three, there is a mid-course review.
- At the end of Module Seven, there is an end-of-course review.
This course framework is based on students having about 1.5 hours of Art and Design per week.
Before you complete Assignment 1, you will be asked if you would be willing to share any outstanding work you produce in an on-line virtual gallery. This gallery will only be accessible to students on this course.
Module One: Drawing fundamentals |
Module Overview In Module 1 you will learn about drawing structures in a sketch pad. You will complete a series of drawing studies and create a large detailed drawing demonstrating what you have learnt in this module. |
Topic One (1.1): Warm-up exercises
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Topic Two (1.2): Drawing structures
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Topic Three (1.3): Looking at shapes
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Topic Four (1.4): Drawing composition
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ASSIGNMENT ONE |
Module Two: Painting Macro and Micro |
Module Overview In Module 2 you will learn about micro images and learn different brush techniques. You will also learn how to experiment with different types of paint media, research a theme/subject matter for your painting and research painters and artists who work in similar themes. |
Topic One (2.1): Looking at micro images
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Topic Two (2.2): Brush techniques and tone
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Topic Three (2.3): Imaginative painting
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Topic Four (2.4): The skill of embellishing
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ASSIGNMENT TWO |
Module Three: Exploring Printmaking – Block Printing |
Module Overview In Module 3 you will experiment with techniques in block printing. You will learn about making patterns using relief blocks, as well as printing on fabric, paper and other textiles. |
Topic One (3.1): Block printing
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Topic Two (3.2): Relief blocks
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Topic Three (3.3): Printing onto fabric
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Topic Four (3.4): Printmaking – block printing
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ASSIGNMENT THREE |
MID-COURSE REVIEW |
Module Four: Three-Dimensional Sculpture – Making Figures |
Module Overview In Module 4 you will learn how to use hot flour paste to make sculptures. You will learn the techniques necessary to make your figure look as realistic as possible. |
Topic One (4.1): Making 3D objects
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Topic Two (4.2): Adding life to your sculpture
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Topic Three (4.3): Personalising your sculpture
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Topic Four (4.4): Studying sculptors
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ASSIGNMENT FOUR |
Module Five: Graphic Design and Typography |
Module Overview In Module 5 you will learn the basic skills of typography and how to create your own lettering. |
Topic One (5.1): Exploring fonts
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Topic Two (5.2): Learning from ancient writing styles
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Topic Three (5.3): Decorating objects
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Topic Four (5.4): Research task
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ASSIGNMENT FIVE |
Module Six: An Introduction to Stop Motion Animation |
Module Overview In Module 6 you will learn about stop animation and how to create your own film with still images. |
Topic One (6.1): What is stop motion animation?
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Topic Two (6.2): Editing stop motion animation images
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Topic Three (6.3): Creating your own story
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Topic Four (6.4): Research task
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ASSIGNMENT SIX |
END OF COURSE REVIEW |