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Unit 1 Composite creatures |
This unit centres on two-dimensional visual language and introduces students to the fantastical work of the New York-based artist Sean Dunstan-Halliday. Students take inspiration from this artist’s work and develop their own ideas for a ‘composite creature’, while learning basic two-dimensional, visual language skills in wet and dry media. 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 Children's book illustration |
This unit builds skills in two-dimensional visual language and introduces students to the work of several children’s book illustrators, including the familiar work of Eric Carle and Lauren Child. Students take inspiration from the work and develop their own ideas for character generation in collaboration with Drama. 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 Fabric cells |
This unit builds skills in two-dimensional visual language and introduces students to the use of fabric and stitch as medium. This unit centres on understanding the visual shapes, colours and patterns seen within cells of the human body, with references to commercial artists working on similar ideas produced for sale on familiar sites like Etsy. The outcome from the project is an interpretation of cells in the form of an embroidered fabric hoop. 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. |
