What does the course cover? The programme of study

On the Wolsey Hall Year 9 Art and Design course you will work your way through six modules which follow the Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum.

We have ensured that all of the Cambridge curriculum requirements are covered in the course and the table below provides an overview of the course content.

You may want to print out an overview of the course Download an 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 video 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.

The 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.

Course introduction

Read the Course Guide and video call with your tutor

Module One: Drawing Fundamentals – Portraits
Module Overview In Module 1 you will learn about drawing portraits. You will learn how to add shading and tone to your portrait, as well as animation.
Topic One (1.1): Drawing portraits and adding detail · 1.1a Drawing portraits: structure of the face; · 1.1b Adding shading and tone to portrait details.
Topic Two (1.2): More portrait work · 1.2a Researching portraits; · 1.2b Extended portrait: pencil study.
Topic Three (1.3): Adding animation to your portrait · 1.3a Animating your portrait; · 1.3b Drawing basic cartoons: focus on facial features.
Topic Four (1.4): Experimenting with portraiture
ASSIGNMENT ONE

Module One: Drawing Fundamentals – Portraits

Module Overview

In Module 1 you will learn about drawing portraits. You will learn how to add shading and tone to your portrait, as well as animation.

Topic One (1.1): Drawing portraits and adding detail

· 1.1a Drawing portraits: structure of the face;

· 1.1b Adding shading and tone to portrait details.

Topic Two (1.2): More portrait work

· 1.2a Researching portraits;

· 1.2b Extended portrait: pencil study.

Topic Three (1.3): Adding animation to your portrait

· 1.3a Animating your portrait;

· 1.3b Drawing basic cartoons: focus on facial features.

Topic Four (1.4): Experimenting with portraiture

ASSIGNMENT ONE

Module Two: Painting landscapes, silhouettes and interiors
Module Overview In Module 2 you will begin experimenting with colour and techniques to produce sunsets and silhouettes.
Topic One (2.1): Painting sunsets and silhouettes
Topic Two (2.2): Experimenting with colour and different painting techniques
Topic Three (2.3): Painting your composition
Topic Four (2.4): Researching other landscape artists
ASSIGNMENT TWO

Module Three: Printmaking – Lino Printing and Woodcuts
Module Overview In Module 3 you will experiment with lino cutting and woodcut printing. You will also learn about lino and woodcut artists.
Topic One (3.1): Learning about lino cutting
Topic Two (3.2): Learning about woodcut printing
Topic Three (3.3): Printing your woodcut
Topic Four (3.4): Researching other lino and woodcut artists
ASSIGNMENT THREE
MID-COURSE REVIEW

Module Four: 3D Sculpture and Making a Tower Pot
Module Overview In Module 4 you will learn how to use hot flour paste to make dragons. You will learn the techniques necessary to make your figure look as realistic as possible.
Topic One (4.1): Designing your tower pot · 4.1a Beginning your tower pot; · 4.1b Making hot flour paste and preparing the pieces.
Topic Two (4.2): Constructing your tower pot
Topic Three (4.3): Painting your tower pot · 4.3a Painting the items 1; · 4.3b Painting the items 2.
Topic Four (4.4): Putting it all together
ASSIGNMENT FOUR

Module Five: Theatre and Set Design
Module Overview In Module 5 you will learn the basic skills of theatre and set design, as well as building a model of a stage set of your own design.
Topic One (5.1): Researching theatre and set design; creating a mood board
Topic Two (5.2): Researching stage and set design; building a model of your stage set
Topic Three (5.3): Making a poster for your event
ASSIGNMENT FIVE.

Module Six: Personal Study
Module Overview In Module 6 you will choose a theme and technique of your choice to create your own project.
Topic One (6.1): Personal project: Deciding on a theme
Topic Two (6.2): Choosing your technique or medium
Topic Three (6.3): Planning your chosen composition
Topic Four (6.4): Completing your final composition
ASSIGNMENT SIX
END OF COURSE REVIEW