Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity. At the Wellington Academy, we aim to give students a high-quality art and design education, which engages, inspires and challenges students, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As pupils progress, they will be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. They will also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.
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Year 7 |
The Formal Elements and colour theory Students begin looking at The Formal Elements- they are encouraged to think about colour, line, form, shape, tone and texture. Perspective and landscape.
Artist exploration, inspiration and research to create responses from Fredrich Hundertwasser. Opportunities to study other relevant artists. |
Gargoyles and Gothic Architecture Introduction into Gothic Architecture and Gargoyles using a range of different materials and explore mixed responses.
Artist exploration, inspiration and research to create responses from Ian Murphy. Opportunities to study other relevant artists |
Native American Art Students are introduced to Native American culture and visual arts.
Artist exploration, inspiration and research to create responses from John Nieto. Opportunities to study other relevant artists |
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Year 8 |
Natural Forms Natural form-based art research and responses.
Artist exploration, inspiration and research to create responses from Karl Blossfeldt. Opportunities to study other relevant artists Andy Goldsworthy & Georgia O Keefe |
Pop Art Big Food Students develop knowledge and research into Pop Art movement and understand relevant artists, consumerism and advertising.
Artist exploration, inspiration and research to create responses from Andy Warhol and Claes Oldenburg. Opportunities to study other relevant artists Roy Lichtenstein, Michael Craig Martin. |
Pop Art Big Food Students develop knowledge and research into Pop Art movement and understand relevant artists, consumerism and advertising.
Artist exploration, inspiration and research to create responses from Andy Warhol and Claes Oldenburg. Opportunities to study other relevant artists Roy Lichtenstein, Michael Craig Martin. |
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Year 9 |
Mexican Day of the Dead Skulls and Anatomy Mexican Day of the Dead cultural project Traditional cultural celebrations, crafts and artists also incorporating anatomical skull/ bone drawings.
Artist exploration, inspiration and research to create responses from Frida Kahlo. Opportunities to study other relevant artists Travis Bedel, Mayan culture and Aztec pattern symbolism and Alibrejes. |
Street Art & Graffiti Exploring contemporary urban street art and graffiti. Messages, creation and influences.
Artist exploration, inspiration and research to create responses from Banksy. Opportunities to study other relevant artists Shepherd Fairey, Gary Stranger and Kyle Henderson urban illustrations. Exploring the law and graffiti and messages. |
Surrealism drawing, painting and photography Surrealism understanding the creative potential of the unconscious mind, the juxtaposition of imagery, landscapes and artists work.
Artist exploration, inspiration and research to create responses from Salvador Dali. Opportunities to study other relevant artists Rene Magritte and Surrealism in photography. |
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