Year 7 – Art – Summer 1
In our short Summer 1 term, year 7 explored some of the elements of art in greater depth, with a focus on lines, space and form. Each week the students learnt new skills based on these elements and incorporated...
Art
We have designed a diverse, skills-based curriculum to ensure that students have opportunities to progress using a variety of mediums and techniques throughout their time at Riversides School.
Students will study an array of artists from the likes of Picasso, Van Gogh and Sarah Biffin to artists who are alive today, including Kenturah Davis and Jack Kabangu.
There will be a focus on the seven elements of art through the entire curriculum and students will progress in skills including drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, photography and textiles.
Latest Subject Information and Work
Primary 3 – Art – Summer 1
Using inspiration from Sir Grayson Perry, students looked at their local area and decided how they could capture this within their own pottery. Students began by evaluating some of Perry’ work before brainstorming ideas for their own creation. They...
Primary 2 – Art – Summer 1
In summer 1, P2 explored sculptures and the concept that they can be made out of anything. The students were introduced due a variety of sculptors and then had a go at creating with objects...
Year 10 – Art – Spring 2
In Spring 2, year 10 looked to answer the question: Why is water so important? The students first began by thinking about why water is important and recording this in their sketch books. We then...
Year 9 – Art – Spring 2
In Spring 2 year 9 had the opportunity to explore: How can watercolours be used? The students had the opportunity to experiment with different watercolour techniques and identified their preference. The students were then introduced...
Year 8 – Art – Spring 2
In Spring 2, year 8 used photography to explore the question: What do toys do when we aren’t there? They started by looking at the history of cameras and using cyanotype paper and sunlight to...
