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QEGS Art and Design Curriculum Maps




In Art we QUESTION everything we see and seek to enrich our environment. We EXPLORE the parameters of creativity past, present and future. We GIVE students an ability to respond, react and re-invent the world they live in. We SUCCEED in encouraging students to develop the confidence to work independently and trust their creative contribution.

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QEGS Year 7 Art and Design Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Introduction to Art Formal Elements of Art Formal Elements of Art Explore portrait artists Explore portrait artists Self portraits
Key concepts/ideas Baseline assessment – Patterned Hand. Me, Myself & I questionnaire. Design a thumbprint. Introduce pupils to the formal element of art. Learn about graduated tone and tonal mark making. Learn about colour theory – complete a colour wheel, then use this knowledge to create a warm and cool hand design. Artist Research – Bruno Metra, Laurena Jeanson Photography Grid method to draw self portraits Artist Research - Luke Dixon Luke Dixon inspire self portraits
Key skills Patterns Creative expression Mark making Mark making Tonal Values Colour theory Blending Research Photography Collage Grid Method Drawing Drawing skills Measuring with a ruler Observational Skills Self portrait Observational Drawing Skills Contour lines
Key terms/vocab Pattern Texture Tone Composition Mark making Hatching Cross Hatching Scumbling Stippling Texture Patterns Primary Colours Secondary Colours Tertiary Colours Complementary Contrasting Harmonious Blending Hot & Cool Colours Portrait Self Portrait Lighting Perspective Angles Features Self Portrait Facial Features Observational drawing skills Self portrait Observational drawing skills Contour lines
Independent learning/wider reading Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, and artwork. Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, and artwork. Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, and artwork. Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, and artwork. Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, and artwork. Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, and artwork.
Assessment Baseline assessment – Patterned Hand Task Tonal Shading Assessment Coloured Hand Task Peer Assessment Collage Portrait Task Self-Assessment Self Portrait Task Assessment Luke Dixon inspired Assessment
Careers links/Future Learning Website, Careers boards, Lesson references & student story shares. Unit Twelve Gallery visit. - To complete a workshop and see artists working in situ. Website, Careers boards, Lesson references & student story shares. Unit Twelve Gallery visit. - To complete a workshop and see artists working in situ. Website, Careers boards, Lesson references & student story shares. Unit Twelve Gallery visit. - To complete a workshop and see artists working in situ. Website, Careers boards, Lesson references & student story shares. Unit Twelve Gallery visit. - To complete a workshop and see artists working in situ. Website, Careers boards, Lesson references & student story shares. Unit Twelve Gallery visit. - To complete a workshop and see artists working in situ. Website, Careers boards, Lesson references & student story shares. Unit Twelve Gallery visit. - To complete a workshop and see artists working in situ.

QEGS Year 8 Art and Design Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Gastropods and Introduction to the theme of Collections Artists - Guido Cesare and John Schieffer. Michael Craig Martin Entomology Entomology Entomology
Key concepts/ideas Baseline assessment Artist Research - Guido Cesare (Photography) and John Schieffer (Realism). Mood Boards Artist Research Pop Art / Art Culture Colour Theory Artist Research – Abbie Diamond – expressive painting Levon Biss - Macro Photography Artist Research - Esra Roise – watercolours Mood Boards Symmetrical Collage Beetles
Key skills Observational drawing Mark Making Photography techniques Observational drawing - shape building, lines of connection and negative space Applying materials successfully – pencil, felt tip, paint Drawing Tracing Continuous Line Drawing Colour Theory Applying materials successfully – pencil, felt tip, acrylic paint Symmetrical Drawing Applying watercolours and ink successfully Applying oil pastels successfully Symmetrical Drawing Applying watercolours successfully Paper cutting with scissors Collage
Key terms/vocab Gastropods Texture Proportion Tone Detail Proportion Lines of Connections Shapes Negative Space Observation Detail Colour Theory Entomology Head Thorax Abdomen Symmetry Detail Texture Symmetry Detail Texture Watercolours Transparent Vibrant Texture Entomology Head Thorax Abdomen Symmetry Detail Texture
Independent learning/wider reading Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, and artwork. Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, and artwork. Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, and artwork. Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, and artwork. Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, and artwork. Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, and artwork.
Assessment Baseline assessment of drawing skills John Schieffer inspired Observational Drawing Assessment Michael Craig Martin inspired artwork Assessment Levon Biss Oil Pastel Assessment Esra Roise inspired artwork Assessment Beetle Collage Assessment
Careers links/Future Learning Website, Careers boards, Lesson references & student story shares Website, Careers boards, Lesson references & student story shares Website, Careers boards, Lesson references & student story shares Website, Careers boards, Lesson references & student story shares Website, Careers boards, Lesson references & student story shares Website, Careers boards, Lesson references & student story shares

QEGS Year 9 Art and Design Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Urban Decay Urban Decay Urban Decay Urban Decay Urban Decay Urban Decay
Key concepts/ideas Mind maps Mood boards, Initial photography Artist focus: Jim Dine Artist focus: Iain Perry, Choice of Samantha Russo/Stephanie Devaux/Heather Day Combining artists. Artist focus: Tristan Eaton Artist focus: Tristan Eaton
Key skills Research Analysis Presentation Photography Exploring mixed media drawing techniques and processes inspired by Jim Dine Exploring mixed media collage techniques and processes inspired by Iain Perry, and abstract painting techniques and processes inspired by Samantha Russo. Responding to more than one artist through combined experiments. Exploring tonal drawing, pattern, typography techniques and processes, alongside and pop art culture inspired by Tristan Eaton. Using a range of skills and techniques to create a personalised outcome inspired by Tristan Eaton. .
Key terms/vocab Photography: angles, focus, perspective, depth, framing, macro, balance. Photography: angles, focus, perspective, depth, framing, macro, balance. Collage: image construction, simplified responses Painting: abstract, non-conventional tools, 3D: Exploring 3D paper texture forms Printmaking: collagraph, detailed design work, Balance, Predicting outcomes, Drawing: Drawing from observation, detailed tonal work, Proportions of the face, Detailed drawing and shading of facial features Photography, tonal drawing, collage, painting.
Independent learning/wider reading Independently gathering key words and imagery linking to theme, independently taking, and selecting photographs linked to theme Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, photography, and artwork. Independently gathering key words and imagery linking to theme, independently taking, and selecting photographs linked to theme Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, photography, and artwork. Independently gathering key words and imagery linking to theme, independently taking, and selecting photographs linked to theme Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, photography, and artwork. Independently gathering key words and imagery linking to theme, independently taking, and selecting photographs linked to theme Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, photography, and artwork. Independently gathering key words and imagery linking to theme, independently taking, and selecting photographs linked to theme Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, photography, and artwork. Independently gathering key words and imagery linking to theme, independently taking, and selecting photographs linked to theme Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, photography, and artwork. For more support and lots of practice questions go to www.mymaths.co.uk or www.mathswatch.co.uk
Assessment Mind map/Mood board/photography assessed. Response to Jim Dine assessed based on skill and use of materials. Response to Jim Dine assessed based on skill and use of materials. Response to Iain Perry and second artist assessed based on skill and use of materials. Response to skill linking to Tristan Eaton. Response to Tristan Eaton outcome assessed based on skill and use of materials.
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QEGS Year 10 Art and Design Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Website, Careers boards, Lesson references & student story shares Component One: Portfolio unit The Everyday Component One: Portfolio unit The Everyday Component One: Portfolio unit Selected Theme Component One: Portfolio unit Selected Theme Component One: Portfolio unit Selected Theme
Key concepts/ideas Mind maps Mood boards, Artist research Initial photography Creative workshops Creative workshops linking to Abby Diamond and Michael Craig Martin Creative workshops linking to Karen Lederer and Helen Wells. Selecting and developing ideas combining the artists explored throughout the project. Mind maps Mood boards, Artist research Initial photography Selecting and developing ideas linked to chosen artists Selecting and developing ideas linked to chosen artists
Key skills Research Analysis Presentation Photography Creative designing and making in response to artist’s work Detailed technique exploration, variety of techniques and processes. Creative designing and making in response to artist’s work Detailed technique exploration, variety of techniques and processes. Research Analysis Presentation Photography Creative designing and making in response to chosen theme and independently selected artists Creative designing and making in response to chosen theme and independently selected artists
Key terms/vocab Visual understanding, Understanding the origins of art styles, Sourcing relevant artists, Photography: Focusing on angles, perspective, depth. Drawing: Drawing from observation, mark making, detailed tonal work, Proportion, stick and ink, contour, and expressive line. Painting: Acrylics, Detailed observation, objects in still life, Painting: Watercolour, Detailed observation, objects in still life. 3D: Exploring 3D forms through either wire, paper, or clay. Printmaking: Symmetry / detailed design work, Rotational pattern, Balance, Predicting outcomes, Monoprint, Lino print. Development of ideas Sourcing relevant artists, Self-expression, Creative problem solving, Self-expression, Creative problem solving, interpreting ideas independently to develop knowledge Self-expression, Creative problem solving, interpreting ideas independently to develop knowledge
Independent learning/wider reading Independently gathering information on artists (chosen by learner), independently taking and selecting photographs linked to theme (chosen by learner), Personal interpretation of artist’s style and techniques. Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, photography, and artwork. Independently gathering information on artists (chosen by learner), independently taking and selecting photographs linked to theme (chosen by learner), Personal interpretation of artist’s style and techniques. Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, photography, and artwork. Independently gathering information on artists (chosen by learner), independently taking and selecting photographs linked to theme (chosen by learner), Personal interpretation of artist’s style and techniques. Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, photography, and artwork. Independently gathering information on artists (chosen by learner), independently taking and selecting photographs linked to theme (chosen by learner), Personal interpretation of artist’s style and techniques. Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, photography, and artwork. Independently gathering information on artists (chosen by learner), independently taking and selecting photographs linked to theme (chosen by learner), Personal interpretation of artist’s style and techniques. Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, photography, and artwork. Independently gathering information on artists (chosen by learner), independently taking and selecting photographs linked to theme (chosen by learner), Personal interpretation of artist’s style and techniques. Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, photography, and artwork.
Assessment Independently gathering information on artists (chosen by learner), independently taking and selecting photographs linked to theme (chosen by learner), Personal interpretation of artist’s style and techniques. Collecting, documenting, annotating, and presenting a personal sketchbook of research, photography, and artwork. Response to one artist assessed based on skill and use of materials. Response to a further artist assessed based on skill and use of materials. Mind map/Mood board/photography assessed. Mind map/Mood board/photography assessed. Overall project progress assessed.
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QEGS Year 11 Art and Design Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Portfolio unit Portfolio unit Portfolio unit Portfolio unit Portfolio unit Portfolio unit
Key concepts/ideas Mind maps Mood boards Artist research Photography Initial ideas in the style of the artists. Developed ideas combining the ideas of the artists Further development of ideas. Producing final idea. Complete Final outcome Complete final Outcome. Revisit portfolio and re-present/ improve where necessary.
Key skills Research. Presentation Photography Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Creative designing and making in response to artist’s work Detailed technique exploration, variety of techniques and processes. Creative designing and making in response to artist’s work Detailed technique exploration, variety of techniques and processes. Creative designing and making in response to artist’s work Detailed technique exploration, variety of techniques and processes. Creative making in response to artist’s work Creative making in response to artist’s work Photography of final outcome.
Key terms/vocab Visual Elements Mind map Mood board Artist research Photography Theme Workshop Skill Recording Continuous line Sourcing relevant artists, Self-expression, Creative problem solving, Sourcing relevant artists, Self-expression, Creative problem solving, Self-expression, Creative problem solving, interpreting ideas independently to develop knowledge Self-expression, Creative problem solving, interpreting ideas independently to develop knowledge Self-expression, Creative problem solving, interpreting ideas independently to develop knowledge
Independent learning/wider reading Self-expression, Creative problem solving, interpreting ideas independently to develop knowledge Self-expression, Creative problem solving, interpreting ideas independently to develop knowledge Self-expression, Creative problem solving, interpreting ideas independently to develop knowledge Self-expression, Creative problem solving, interpreting ideas independently to develop knowledge Self-expression, Creative problem solving, interpreting ideas independently to develop knowledge Self-expression, Creative problem solving, interpreting ideas independently to develop knowledge
Assessment Mind maps, mood boards. Artist research, photography Individual artist research. Presentation. Developed ideas- assessed based on relevance to theme, skill, and use of materials Analysis. Presentation Further developed idea- based on relevance to theme, skill, and use of materials Outcome Outcome and the completed project
Careers links/Future Learning Website, Careers boards, Lesson references & student story shares Website, Careers boards, Lesson references & student story shares Website, Careers boards, Lesson references & student story shares Website, Careers boards, Lesson references & student story shares Website, Careers boards, Lesson references & student story shares Website, Careers boards, Lesson references & student story shares

QEGS Year 12 Art and Design Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Workshops- Surroundings Workshops- Surroundings Workshops- Surroundings Workshops- Surroundings Component 1- Personal Investigation Component 1- Personal Investigation
Key concepts/ideas Summer Homework review Workshops: Acrylic Oil pastel Ink & Stick Printing- range Bonded Collage Oil Painting Biro/Fine liner Water colour Textiles- range Charcoal & Pastel Sketchbook presentation Artist research Contextualisation Workshops: Embroidery Textiles- various Printing- Various Wax resist Batik Digital photography Sketchbook presentation Contextualisation Artist research Workshops: Weave Digital tracing and collage Mirror Photography Textiles- Various Printing- Various Sketchbook presentation Contextualisation Artist research Mock Exam- Preparation for component 1 project. Workshops: Personal selection of workshops to aid decision making process regarding concept and materials for Personal investigation. Artist research Contextualisation Sketchbook presentation Concept for Personal investigation. Mind Map Mood Board Initial Photography Concept statement Artist Photography Artist 1 exploration Artist 2 exploration Sketchbook presentation Development of Concept and refinement. Artist Photography Artist 3 exploration Artist 4 exploration Sketchbook presentation
Key skills Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Contextualisation- historical, modern, literature, political, social, economic. Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Contextualisation- historical, modern, literature, political, social, economic. Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation
Key terms/vocab Acrylic Oil pastel Ink & Stick Printing Bonded Collage Oil Painting Biro/Fine liner Water colour Textiles Charcoal & Pastel Sketchbook presentation Artist research Contextualisation Formal elements Key terms/vocab Acrylic Oil pastel Ink & Stick Printing Bonded Collage Oil Painting Biro/Fine liner Water colour Textiles Charcoal & Pastel Sketchbook presentation Artist research Contextualisation Formal elements Embroidery Textiles Printing Wax resist Batik Digital photography Sketchbook presentation Contextualisation Artist research Formal Elements Weave Digital tracing and collage Mirror Photography Textiles Printing Sketchbook presentation Contextualisation Artist research Formal elements Sketchbook presentation Contextualisation Artist research Formal elements Historical Modern Literature Political Social Economic. Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Formal elements Historical Modern Literature Political Social Economic. Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Formal Elements Embroidery Textiles Printing Wax resist Batik Digital photography Sketchbook presentation Contextualisation Artist research Formal Elements Weave Digital tracing and collage Mirror Photography Textiles Printing Sketchbook presentation Contextualisation Artist research Formal elements Sketchbook presentation Contextualisation Artist research Formal elements Historical Modern Literature Political Social Economic. Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Formal elements Historical Modern Literature Political Social Economic. Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Formal Elements
Independent learning/wider reading Independently gathering information on artists, independently taking, and selecting photographs linked to theme, personal interpretation of artist’s style and techniques. Independently reviewing work and selecting developments of workshop techniques Prompt sheets and support resources available on Teams. Independently gathering information on artists, independently taking, and selecting photographs linked to theme, personal interpretation of artist’s style and techniques. Independently reviewing work and selecting developments of workshop techniques Prompt sheets and support resources available on Teams. Independently gathering information on artists, independently taking, and selecting photographs linked to theme, personal interpretation of artist’s style and techniques. Independently reviewing work and selecting developments of workshop techniques Prompt sheets and support resources available on Teams. Independently gathering information on artists, independently taking, and selecting photographs linked to theme, personal interpretation of artist’s style and techniques. Independently reviewing work and selecting developments of workshop techniques Prompt sheets and support resources available on Teams. Independently gathering information on artists, independently taking, and selecting photographs linked to theme, personal interpretation of artist’s style and techniques. Independently reviewing work and selecting developments of workshop techniques Prompt sheets and support resources available on Teams. Independently gathering information on artists, independently taking, and selecting photographs linked to theme, personal interpretation of artist’s style and techniques. Independently reviewing work and selecting developments of workshop techniques Prompt sheets and support resources available on Teams.
Assessment Summative Individual Tutorials Summative Individual Tutorials Summative Individual Tutorials Summative Individual Tutorials Summative Individual Tutorials Summative Individual Tutorials
Careers links/Future Learning Individual careers in specific practical fields from workshop. University course discussion and guidance. Artist contact- online Possible workshops from Artists. Individual careers in specific practical fields from workshop. University course discussion and guidance. Artist contact- online Possible workshops from Artists. Individual careers in specific practical fields from workshop. University course discussion and guidance. Artist contact- online Possible workshops from Artists. Individual careers in specific practical fields from workshop. University course discussion and guidance. Artist contact- online Possible workshops from Artists. Individual careers in specific practical fields from workshop. University course discussion and guidance. Artist contact- online Possible workshops from Artists. Individual careers in specific practical fields from workshop. University course discussion and guidance. Artist contact- online Possible workshops from Artists.

QEGS Year 13 Art and Design Curriculum Map
Focus Autumn 1 Autumn 2 Spring 1 Spring 2 Summer 1 Summer 2
Topic Component 1- Personal investigation Component 1- Personal investigation Component 1- Personal investigation Component 2- Externally set task Component 2- Externally set task
Key concepts/ideas Development of Concept and refinement. Refined Experiments- Artist 1 Refined Experiments Artist 2 Refined Experiments Artist 3 Sketchbook presentation Written element-Introduction Development of Concept and refinement. Refined Experiments- Artist 4 Refined Experiments Overall concept development Outcome developments Sketchbook presentation Written element-Main body draft Development of Concept and refinement. Outcome Developments Concept development Sketchbook presentation Final Outcome/s Written element-Main body draft 2 & conclusion Mind Map Mood Board Initial Photography Artist Photography Artist 1 exploration Artist 2 exploration Artist Photography Refined Experiments- Artist 1 Refined Experiments Artist 2 Outcome developments Design Ideas Final piece (Exam conditions 15 hours) Sketchbook/ board Presentation Annotation/contextualisation
Key skills Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Evaluation Analysis Refinement/selection Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Refinement selection Evaluation Analysis Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Refinement selection Evaluation Analysis Resolution- suitable for concept/brief Contextualisation- historical, modern, literature, political, social, economic. Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Evaluation Analysis Refinement/selection Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Refinement selection Evaluation Analysis Resolution- suitable for concept/brief
Key terms/vocab Concept Research Refined Sketchbook presentation Artist research Contextualisation Formal elements Demonstration of subject specific language in written work Historical Modern Literature Political Social Economic. Practical recording Written recording Concept Refined Research Digital photography Sketchbook presentation Contextualisation Artist research Formal Elements Demonstration of subject specific language in written work Historical Modern Literature Political Social Economic. Practical recording Written recording Concept Refined Research Outcome development Sketchbook presentation Contextualisation Artist research Formal elements Demonstration of subject specific language in written work Concept Refined Research Outcome development Mind map Mood board Photography Exploration Presentation Contextualisation Artist research Formal elements Concept Research Refined Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Formal elements Outcome Design ideas Resolution Evaluation Analysis Contextualisation
Independent learning/wider reading Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Formal elements Outcome Design ideas Resolution Evaluation Analysis Contextualisation Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Formal elements Outcome Design ideas Resolution Evaluation Analysis Contextualisation Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Formal elements Outcome Design ideas Resolution Evaluation Analysis Contextualisation Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Formal elements Outcome Design ideas Resolution Evaluation Analysis Contextualisation Practical recording Written recording Research Presentation Photography Artist research Presentation Formal elements Outcome Design ideas Resolution Evaluation Analysis Contextualisation
Assessment Summative Individual Tutorials Summative Individual Tutorials Summative Individual Tutorials Summative Individual Tutorials Summative Individual Tutorials
Careers links/Future Learning Individual careers in specific practical fields from workshop. University course discussion and guidance. Artist contact- online Possible workshops from Artists. Individual careers in specific practical fields from workshop. University course discussion and guidance. Artist contact- online Possible workshops from Artists. Individual careers in specific practical fields from workshop. University course discussion and guidance. Artist contact- online Possible workshops from Artists. Individual careers in specific practical fields from workshop. University course discussion and guidance. Artist contact- online Possible workshops from Artists. Individual careers in specific practical fields from workshop. University course discussion and guidance. Artist contact- online Possible workshops from Artists.