Year 9 Art and Design

Analyzing the underlying skeletal structure and its impact on human form and proportion in art.

Exploring the major muscle groups and their contribution to the contours and movement of the human body.

Mastering the mathematical relationships of the human face to create realistic portraits and convey emotion.

Using chiaroscuro and tonal values to create three-dimensional form and mood in portraiture.

Applying color theory principles to skin tones and backgrounds to enhance psychological impact.

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.

Exploring self-portraiture as a means of introspection and communicating personal identity.

Introduction to sculpting the human form, focusing on volume, balance, and gesture.

Mastering the fundamentals of one-point perspective to create the illusion of depth in architectural drawings.

Applying two-point perspective to create the illusion of three-dimensional urban space and exterior buildings.

Exploring how atmospheric effects (e.g., haze, fog) create the illusion of depth and distance in landscapes and urban scenes.

Observational drawing of various urban textures like brick, concrete, glass, and metal.

Using collagraphy to replicate the grit and patterns of urban decay and construction through printmaking.

Using lino cutting to create bold, graphic prints inspired by urban patterns and architecture.

Analyzing how street artists use the urban canvas to communicate political and social messages.

Exploring key architectural movements and their defining characteristics, from Gothic to Modernist.

Investigating how architects are designing buildings that minimize environmental impact and promote ecological balance.

Detailed observational drawing of natural objects (leaves, shells, seeds) focusing on intricate details and patterns.

Using macro photography and close-up drawing to find abstract patterns within nature.

Experimenting with simplification and stylization of natural objects into basic shapes and lines.

Creating three-dimensional forms inspired by the curves and structures of living organisms.

Translating natural light and color palettes into abstract compositions.

Communicating mood and energy through non-representational marks and color fields.

Exploring how Abstract Expressionist artists drew inspiration from nature to create emotive, non-representational works.

Investigating mathematical and organic patterns found in nature and translating them into artistic designs.

Exploring artists who use natural landscapes as their medium, creating temporary or permanent installations.

Familiarization with digital drawing tablets and software, focusing on basic tools and layers.

Exploring digital brushes, blending modes, and color palettes to create painterly effects.

Using software to blend disparate images into a cohesive, dreamlike composition.