United Kingdom · National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Year 6 Art and Design
A comprehensive Year 6 curriculum focused on refining technical skills and developing critical thinking through diverse media. Students explore the intersection of historical movements and contemporary practice while building a sophisticated personal portfolio.
The Power of the Portrait
Students explore how identity and emotion are captured through portraiture across different eras and styles. This unit focuses on anatomical accuracy and the use of symbolic elements to convey personality.
Mastering the mathematical relationships of the human face to create realistic representations.
Using non-traditional colors and bold brushwork to represent internal feelings rather than external reality.
Incorporating objects and backgrounds that tell a story about the subject's life and values.
Architecture and Built Environments
An investigation into the relationship between form and function through the study of local and global architecture. Students develop perspective drawing skills and 3D modeling techniques.
Learning the technical rules of one and two point perspective to create the illusion of three dimensional space.
Comparing the harsh lines of concrete structures with the flowing shapes of nature inspired buildings.
Designing and building small scale models of eco-friendly structures using recycled materials.
Digital Frontiers and Media
Students bridge the gap between traditional art and modern technology by exploring digital manipulation and animation. This unit focuses on the ethics and possibilities of the digital canvas.
Using digital tools to manipulate existing images and create new meanings through collage.
Creating short animated sequences that explore character movement and storytelling.
Combining typography and imagery to create a persuasive poster for a global issue.
Global Patterns and Textiles
A journey through the history of fabric and pattern design, focusing on cultural significance and tactile exploration. Students learn printmaking and weaving techniques.
Exploring the mathematical beauty and spiritual significance of tessellation and symmetry.
Studying West African cloth traditions and creating personal stamps to communicate values.
Using fibers and soft materials to create 3D forms that challenge the traditional idea of sculpture.
Art as Activism
Students analyze how artists use their work to comment on political and social issues. They develop their own voice by creating art that addresses a topic they care about.
Investigating the work of artists like Banksy and Keith Haring to discuss the ownership of public walls.
Studying land art and installations that use natural materials to highlight climate change.
Writing and creating a visual representation of personal beliefs and the purpose of one's own art.
The Curated Exhibition
The final unit focuses on the professional side of art, including selection, mounting, and explaining work. Students prepare a retrospective of their Year 6 portfolio.
Learning how to choose pieces for an exhibition based on a common theme or technical growth.
Developing the vocabulary to explain the 'why' and 'how' behind a piece of work.
Organizing and hosting a gallery event for the school community to view the year's achievements.