United Kingdom · National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Year 9 Art and Design
This course guides students through the transition from foundational skills to independent creative practice. Students explore complex themes of identity, social commentary, and digital integration while refining their technical proficiency in diverse media.
The Human Form and Identity
An exploration of portraiture and the human figure focusing on anatomical accuracy and expressive representation.
Mastering the mathematical relationships of the human face and skeletal structure to create realistic portraits.
Using lighting, color theory, and composition to convey the internal state of a subject beyond their physical appearance.
Combining traditional drawing with collage and found objects to represent multifaceted personal histories.
Urban Environments and Architecture
Investigating the built environment through perspective drawing and industrial textures.
Applying two point and three point perspective to create the illusion of three dimensional urban space.
Using collagraphy and lino cutting to replicate the grit and patterns of urban decay and construction.
Analyzing how street artists use the urban canvas to communicate political and social messages.
Nature and Organic Abstraction
Deconstructing natural forms to explore the boundary between representation and pure abstraction.
Using macro photography and close up drawing to find abstract patterns within nature.
Creating three dimensional forms inspired by the curves and structures of living organisms.
Communicating mood and energy through non representational marks and color fields.
Digital Frontiers and New Media
Integrating traditional art concepts with digital tools to explore contemporary image making.
Using software to blend disparate images into a cohesive, dreamlike composition.
Exploring the fundamentals of movement and storytelling through stop motion or digital frame by frame techniques.
Applying visual principles to create logos and typography that communicate brand values.
Art as Activism
Examining how artists throughout history and today use their work to challenge authority and spark change.
Designing high impact visual graphics intended to persuade an audience on a specific social issue.
Creating site specific works that highlight ecological concerns using sustainable or found materials.
Comparing how different cultures use visual symbols to represent struggle, triumph, and community.
The Independent Project
A capstone unit where students manage a full creative cycle from initial concept to public exhibition.
Researching and mind mapping ideas to develop a personal theme for a final body of work.
Selecting and mastering the specific media required to bring a personal vision to life.
Learning how to present work professionally, including writing artist statements and considering layout.