- Colour theory: Investigating painting, exploring colour mixing, composition. Explore 3 Impressionists’ techniques. Create a wildflower meadow painting in the style of Monet.
- Flower Studies: pastel and watercolour work inspired by Georgia O’Keefe
- Gustav Klimt: To research and investigate Gustav Klimt’s Tree of Life
St Faith's Prep
Art & Design
St Faith’s has a thriving Art Department where creativity is seen to be a core and vital part of education that encourages students to engage with and relate to the world around them. Our objective is for every pupil to work with confidence and ambition. Individuality and diversity are seen to be fundamental, and all pupils are encouraged to aspire to excellence. Furthermore, the hope is that pupils are inspired and retain an interest in art for life.
Just some of our projects across the years include:
Year 3
Year 4
- Revisit Colour theory: create Kadinsky’s concentric circles. Research, design and create an 18th century Georgian costume collaboratively.
- Research and investigate owls: draw and study Picasso’s Snowy Owl. Create an owl sculpture using reclaimed materials based on Picasso’s Abstract Owl sculptures.
- Research and investigate weaving by local craftspeople: Design and create an imaginary landscape for a loom. Weave a tree/hot air balloon using an imaginary landscape as a loom.
Year 5
- Research and investigate squashes/pumpkins and the life & work of ceramicist Kate Malone: Create a pumpkin or squash in the style of Kate Malone, using clay coils and glazes.
- Research and investigate the abstract art of: Yayoi Kusama. Research, investigate and explore the concept of abstract art through sketchbook- based studies. Create abstract art in the style of Mondrian & Revisit Kandinsky? Create own ‘abstract buildings’ study.
- Research and investigate Inuit art and folklore, focusing on Kenojuak Ashevak: Design and create a batik inspired by Inuit art. Add ink effects /needlework.
Year 6
- Research and investigate the British landscape artistHeaton Cooper: Develop technical drawing, colour mixing and painting skills based around landscape painting. Create a watercolour landscape painting in the style of landscape artist Heaton Cooper and an abstract oil pastel study in the style of David Hockney
- Work collaboratively on set design/props for the Year 6 Production
- Research and Investigate the sculptor Alberto Giacometti: Design and create an abstract wire and mod roc sculpture
- Research and investigate the Pop Artist Keith Haring
Year 7
- Start work on the Arts Award: ‘All About Me’ pages
- Research design & create a personal illuminated letter for the Arts Award
- Research and investigate designs inspired by fish/ sea life
- Design a lino printing plate
- Create layered Lino- prints and present process/ best work in Arts Award
- Explore themes of sustainability & trees: investigate digital photography & art
- Work collaboratively to produce a wire wishing tree sculpture
- Display process/ best work in Arts Award
Year 8
- Research and investigate portraiture: Chris Ofili focus in Oct (Black History Month)
- Create an A3 portrait in graphite or dry-point etch on plain or textured/collaged paper
- Creative Responses to local gallery and museum visits
Facilities
The Art Department has two specialist studios for painting, ceramics, sculpture, and printmaking, and a separate Project Deck so students work within the broad boundaries of Art and Design. The Art teaching studios house excellent facilities and create a peaceful and encouraging working environment. Pupils also benefit from the expertise of experienced specialist teachers and full-time Art Technician, who is a practising artist.
We prepare our most committed and talented artists for art scholarships at senior schools. Throughout the year, the curriculum is supported by a number of external visits and visiting speakers, including trips to The Fitzwilliam Museum, the Castle Art Gallery and the University Botanic Garden.
Shelley Ankin
Head of Art & Design
