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Unit 1 Composite creatures | This unit centres on two-dimensional visual language and introduces students to the fantastical work of the New York-based artist Sean Dunstan-Halliday. Students take inspiration from this artist’s work and develop their own ideas for a ‘composite creature’, while learning basic two-dimensional, visual language skills in wet and dry media. Key knowledge developed:
Key skills developed:
Assessment: Learning is assessed formatively at Weeks 5 and 10 of the 12-week unit against an established checklist of criteria. A baseline assessment of dexterity and fine motor skill is conducted early in the unit to facilitate planning and support. Assessment is this unit is designed to support progress and build confidence for all students, regardless of their fine motor skills or prior knowledge. |
Unit 2 Children's book illustration | This unit builds skills in two-dimensional visual language and introduces students to the work of the world-renowned author, designer and illustrator Eric Carle. Students take inspiration from this artist’s work and develop their own ideas for a large-scale piece destined for the school gallery. In this unit the use of scale, colour theory and wet media expand and develop to include large brushes and expressive brush stroke. Key knowledge developed:
Key skills developed:
Assessment: Learning is assessed formatively at Weeks 5 and 10 of the 12-week unit against an established checklist of criteria. A baseline assessment of dexterity and fine motor skill is conducted early in the unit to facilitate planning and support. Assessment is this unit is designed to support progress and build confidence for all students, regardless of their fine motor skills or prior knowledge. |