Autumn

Close-up: Distorted portraits

Introductory phase

First half term 1: drawing skills in different media

Critical and contextual: Cubism

Second half term:

Painting, colour mixing, colour theory

Oil painting on canvas outcome

Spring

Close-up: Natural forms

Development phase

First 4 weeks structured skills-based workshops

Observational drawing

2nd half term:

Batik painting of natural forms outcome

Summer

Independent Project

Sustained phase

Previous Exam Paper

Extension opportunities

Gallery visits

Developmental studies in sketchbook outcome

Autumn and Spring

Independent Project

Sustained phase Independent research task, in-depth study of relevant artists and chosen theme.

Final outcomes completed for this project in mock exam

Summer

Externally Set Assignment

Exploring the exam theme independently.

Completing a final outcome in a ten-hour exam