Unit Plan 1.
Year 7&8
UNIT: INSECT MANIA
UNIT OVERVIEW: Students will explore elements of art and use these in completing a series of developmental drawings based on insects and inspired by the work of artist Jenny Kitchener. From these they will develop a design suitable for lino printing. Using their knowledge of lino printing process, they will produce an edition of prints.
ASSESSMENT ITEMS
1. Visual Diary
2.Lino print
3. Exam
No / LEARNING GOAL / SUCCESS CRITERIA(I Know I’ve got it when I can …)
1 / Define lino-printing.
Describe and apply the elements of art. / Write a definition of lino-printing.
Applyunderstanding of the “Elements of Art” to successful completion of activity booklet.
2 / Evaluate the scientific, cultural, historical and religious significance of insects. (How insect’s magnificent design plays an important part in the planets ecology and has a positive effect on human well-being.
Investigate the artist Jenny Kitchener and Analyse Jenny Kitchener insect concepts. / Completeresearch questions on differing perspectives.
3 / Line/Tone/Texture
Investigate drawing techniques of stippling, shading, hatching and cross hatching.
Describe tonal value.
Apply understanding of tonal value to drawing. / Complete developmental design 1:
Apply the drawing techniques of stippling, shading, hatching and cross hatching to draw a half a bug.
Use tonal values to create insect shapes to create the illusion of texture.
4 / Shape/colour
Define abstract shapesand identify harmonious/contrast colour by using a view finder. / Complete developmental design 2:
Use the view finder to choose an abstract design.
Draw the organic design in a 10cm x10cm and apply Niko-pen to black and white shapes and colour
5 / Shape/colour
Define abstract shapesand identify harmonious/contrast colour by using a view finder. / Complete developmental design 2:
Use the view finder to choose an abstract design.
Draw the organic design in a 10cm x10cm and apply Niko-pen to black and white shapes and colour
6 / Define resolution.
Compare developmental Artwork and choose the most suitable one to resolve. / Completeresolved artwork design ready for lino-printing
7 / Describe purpose and appropriate use of tools, linocuts, inks.
Analyse A level exemplar / Appropriately uselino tools to produce printing block.
8 / Design a Composition printing techniques / Appropriately use inks and tools to print 5/5 edition series.
9 / Revise elements of art for exam / Successfully complete booklet
Accurately answer exam questions.
10 / Reflect and present / Successfully complete reflection.