Time Discipline & topic Aims Critical & contextual

studies
Materials &
equipment
Assessment criteria
4 weeks



Observational drawing
man made
or natural object






Encourage students to
investigate and record
qualities
Help students to
understand scale
Introduce students to
visual research
Divide drawing into
four sections
applying four different
mediums
Artists who use the
same subject matter in
their drawing i.e.
Leonardo Da Vinci
(natural) and Joanne
Ward (manmade)

Resources: internet
research, visual aids for
sketchbook.

2B pencil, colouring
pencils, watercolour
paint







Ability to observe
and convey
qualities of the
subject matter
Demonstrate an
understanding of
scale and
proportion
Show an
awareness of visual
research
4 weeks Ceramics coil built
teapots.
(favourite animals)
Introduce students to
ceramics
Demonstrate to the
students the basic
techniques which we
will be applying
Observe and apply
visuals to drawing
Study contemporary
ceramicists who create
the same subject matter
Lynda Corneille, Andy
Titcomb and Shinzi
Katoh.

Resources: visual aids
Kiln clay, ceramic
tools, slip, wooden
boards, kidneys,
animal imagery, A3
paper, 2B pencil.
Ability to apply
visual to drawing in
an innovative and
aesthetically
pleasing way.
Demonstrate and
understanding of
the processes
involved.
3 weeks Painting colour wheel
primary/secondary/tertiary/
Complementary colours.
Abstract painting using
made tools

Help students
understand the
concept of the colour
wheel through colour
mixing.
Introduce students to
painting through
abstract art using
made painting tools.
Study the work of Jerry
Paganne (paints with
stick tools) and Abstract
Artist Picasso.

Resources: visual aids
Black/brown A2
paper, skewers with
sponge tops, large
paint brushes,
sponges, jars,
Acrylic paint and
old shirts.
Ability to observe
still life display
Demonstrate an
understanding of
scale and
proportion
Ability to observe
and convey
qualities of the
variety of objects
in the sill life
3 weeks Print Etching made from
observational drawing
which will be
photographed.
Introduce students to
the concept of print
making
Demonstrate to
students the
fundamental
techniques of etching
Teach the students
good workshop/studio
etiquette
Study of historical and
contemporary
printmakers such as
Andrei Protsouk and
Rembrandt and photo
etching artist Ann
Kavanagh

Resources: internet
research, visual aids for
sketchbook.
Photo paper,
scribe/compass, oil
paint, newspaper,
linseed oil, dibbers,
spoons, glass
plates, fabriano
paper, silk threaded
paper.
Demonstrate an
understanding and
use of etching
process
Comprehend and
follow the process
and methods
involved in photo
etching
Willingness to
collaborate and
peer mentor one
another
6 weeks Graphics Poster
Create a poster that
promotes an event in
your area i.e. circus
comes to town, Vintage
week, hurling final etc
Develop and evolve a
message through
design work
Understand the
fundamentals of
graphic design and the
design process
Critically assess and
understand the various
forms of visual
communication
students observe on a
daily basis.
Develop research skills
Historical and
contemporary graphic
designers and their work
Jules Cheret, Toulouse
Lautrec and Andrew Rae
king and Alexi Francis.

Resources: brief,
worksheets, visual aids,
lettering templates.
Photocopier,
coloured
paper/card, pritt
stick, acetate,
colouring pencils,
tracing paper,
markers, rulers,
scissors
Understand and
answer the brief
Research theme
Clarity and impact
of design
Ability to identify
and discuss the
elements of design
Willingness to
review, adapt and
pare back design
work

6 weeks Sculpture Book
sculpture based on theme
choice.
Develop skills in paper
construction/origami
Evolve skills in use of
tools/materials
Develop story/theme
from initial drawings
Artists whom create
book art and origami
artist friend George
Dempsey (origami)

Second hand books
(old ones), scissors,
craft knives, pritt
stik glue, A3 paper,
2Bpencils, imagery
from research.
Show an
awareness of visual
research
Comprehend and
follow the process
through to
design/construction
Encourage students to
be inventive in
developing conceptual
skills
Demonstrate to
students the necessary
construction skills.
Resources: worksheet,
visual aids, brief.
best suited to
individual
Precision in cutting
and applying
Innovative ideas
and imagination
applied to work
Ability to assemble,
combine and fuse
material to
construct new
forms
Peer mentoring
one another
5 weeks Textiles Weaving based
on the abstract art of
Picasso and Kandinsky
Observe and analyse
interesting area of
painting with
viewfinder
Introduce students to
the weaving technique
Demonstrate the
technique and
processes involved
Investigate and record
the qualities in chosen
area of interest
Artists whom create
abstract art Picasso
and Kandinsky
Resources: visual aids,
photocopier.
Plastic weaving
needles, cardboard,
viewfinders, variety
of coloured wool,
ruler, pencil,
colouring
pencils/markers,
pritt stick.
Ability to apply
technique and
processes through
dissection of
painting
Patience is key
Creatively applying
other materials
through weaving
copper wire, plastic