Art
Some of our young entrepreneurs at our Table Top Sale
Curriculum Intent
Art at Gosforth East Middle School aims to embody in all its’ pupils an appreciation of beauty as well as an awareness of how creativity depends on their ability to master key techniques.
Students will learn to draw, paint and sculpt as well as design and create aesthetically pleasing objects in two and three dimensions. Pupils will also learn about the achievements of great artists and designers and the impact that history art movements have had.
Curriculum Overview
Year 8
Half Term One: Surrealism and Impressionism
Half Term Two: Cultures Around the World
Year 7
Half Term One: Pop Art
Half Term Two: Identity and Portraits
Year 6
Half Term One: Abstract Art
Half Term Two: Native American and Aboriginal Art
Year 5
Half Term One: Basic Skills
Half Term Two: Animals and Insects
Students spend one full term in art as part of a yearly cycle with Design and Technology and Food Technology.
Lessons occur once a week and are two hours long.