Technology
KS3 Technology
Curriculum
| Year 7 Natural Forms |
Year 8 Pop Art, Food and Me |
Year 9 Cultural Connections |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Aut.1 | Observational drawing Tonal drawing Mark Making |
Artists research Art analysis Design and layout skills in sketchbook Pop up mechanisms |
Design and layout skills Tonal drawing Mark Making |
| Aut.2 | How to use artists to inspire ideas Artists research Art analysis Layout skills |
Observational drawing Block shading Pen rendering skills Lettering Onomatopoeia |
Recognising different cultural characteristics Design skills Pencil crayon rendering and mark making |
| Spr.1 | Design skills Coloured pencil rendering Refining idea |
Observational drawing Facial proportions Tonal shading Mark Making |
Clay construction techniques |
| Spr.2 | 3D construction (clay or recycled materials) | Applying an artist’s style Pen rendering skills |
Tonal drawing Mark making Collage techniques |
| Sum.1 | 3D construction (clay or recycled materials) | Designing a block print Printing techniques |
Tonal drawing Mark making Collage techniques |
| Sum.2 | 3D construction (clay or recycled materials) Evaluating final outcome |
Creating an outcome using taught techniques/skills | Acrylic paint techniques |
Where will this subject lead me?
KS4 Subjects
In Years 10-11 students have a choice of more specialised 'preference' subjects. For more info., visit
- Art and Design
- Fashion and Textiles
- Food and Nutrition
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Green Careers: This is a significant growth sector with a wide variety of roles. Check out our webpage to find out more.
- Creative Industries: explore a wide selection of creative careers
- Apprenticeship courses: Info on what an apprenticeship is and courses available