Year 8

Key Questions/Concepts

  • What can we learn from exploring the form and functions of architectural design from different eras?

  • What effects does drawing with and without rules  have on outcomes and ideas? Focus on one/two perspective and the conceptual drawings of architect Zaha Hadid. 

  • How can we translate 2D ideas into experimental 3D constructions?

  • What are the main characteristic and Brutalist and Islamic Architecture?

  • How can we mix and adapt architecural styles through collage, print and relief? 

 

Timeframe

  • September - February 

 

Key Vocabulary

Word/phrase

Definition

Architecture

The art or practice of designing and constructing builings

Perspective

A system for representing objects in three-dimensionsal space on the two dimensional surface of a picture

Maquette

A model for a larger scale three-dimensional work

Collage

A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs and pieces of paper or fabric on to a backing

Relief

A sculptural technique in which three-dimensional elements are raised from a flat base

 

Wider Reading

Key Questions/Concepts

  • How can we explore organic forms through observational and experimental drawing and various media?

  • How can we use our imaginations to invent original artworks and ideas?

  • How can we play around with our 2D outcomes to create 3D clay organic oddities?

  • What different ways can we further manipulate the visual elements for different purposes? 

  • How do we analyse the work of others, and why is it important?

 

Timeframe

  • March - July

 

Key Vocabulary

Word/phrase

Definition

Experiment

Trying out new ideas, combinations of media, exploring different visual possibilities

Natural forms

Objects from nature, not man-made

Form

Refers to objects that are three dimensional

Observation

Drawing or painting from life

Three dimensional

Objects that have length, width and depth, and usually have a 360 degree viewpoint

 

Wider Reading