Middle and Senior School Gallery
Year 9
Pencil Portrait Drawing
Students created a half portrait drawing using grey lead pencils. They aimed to develop their observational drawing skills, to develop their rendering skills and to explore the proportions of the face and individual facial features
Product Design Technology - Textiles Tote Bags
In this unit of work, students developed important skills in learning to use and follow a commercial pattern to create a Tote bag. They also learnt how to read a commercial pattern and the correct way to layout and cut fabric.
Cubist Drawings
In this unit of work, students studied the Cubist Movement which was started by Pablo Picasso and George Braque in 1907. This art movement was revolutionary as it changed the way we look at the world and helped to pave the way for new modern art styles.
The students started by drawing a series of objects from a range of angles. They then combined their drawings into a single composition focusing on the essence of the objects rather than their realistic appearance.
They incorporated numerous mediums including willow charcoal, compressed charcoal, pastel, conte, coloured pencil, conte crayon and collage.
Graphic Design
Photography Photomontage
Architecture Industrial Design
In this unit of work, students work through the design process to develop a final concept in response to their chosen design brief. The assignment focuses on developing students' understanding of technical drawing conventions and the rules associated with these drawing styles. Architectural design incorporates not only structural factors but also external factors of the surrounding area. Students are encouraged to explore not only their design thinking but also to justify their choices as a designer.
Design Engineering & Prototyping
In this unit of work, students learn the principles of CAD modelling. They develop their skills using Fusion 360 to construct complex 3-dimensional models. They learn how to apply renders, create orthogonal drawings from parts and how to assemble and animate individual components. Students then follow the design process working through the following stages to create and present a handheld device of their choosing.
