Curriculum

Key stage 3 pupils at Moorside are taught to develop their creativity and ideas, and increase proficiency in their execution. During lessons pupils will develop a critical understanding of artists, architects and designers, expressing reasoned judgements that can inform their own work. Pupils will be taught:

• to use a range of techniques to record their observations in sketchbooks, journals and other media as a basis for exploring their ideas.
• to use a range of techniques and media, including painting.
• to increase their proficiency in the handling of different materials.
• to analyse and evaluate their own work, and that of others, in order to strengthen the visual impact or applications of their work.
• about the history of art, craft, design and architecture, including periods, styles and major movements from ancient times up to the present day.