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Unit 1 Agents of change |
This unit centres on three-dimensional visual language and introduces students to the artist and ocean advocate Courtney Mattison. Through exploring this artist’s work, students learn how to manipulate and join clay, as well as how to create balanced compositions in three-dimensions. We also discuss why and how the work is important and the wider context of global citizenship. Key knowledge developed:
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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. |
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Unit 2 Food illustration |
This unit expands two-dimensional visual language skills and introduces students to a wide range of technique and process through an introduction to food illustration. The unit explores the work of Emma Dibben and students are introduced to her illustrative style and her past collaboration with Waitrose. This unit allows for students to role play being a Food Illustrator, whilst developing a personal illustration style. 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. |
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Unit 3 Places and spaces |
This unit builds skills in two-dimensional visual language and introduces students to single-point and two-point perspective, and to the process artists use to create three-dimensional images. Students learn how to use the rules of perspective and apply them to a range of activities prior to producing a large-scale outcome of a rural or urban scene showing their understanding of perspective. 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. |
