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Art and Architecture
With this in mind, a new scheme of work has been introduced to Year 8 which teaches elements of perspective and key features of Architectural styles,
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Abstract and Modern Prep Projects
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Over recent years, a number of students studying Fine Art at A Level have chosen to take their creativity to the next level through opting to read Architecture, Interior Architecture and Design, and similar at university; this year we were delighted when James Watson received an unconditional offer to study Architecture at Nottingham University.
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alongside investigating artists such as M C Escher and Louis Lozowitz. Could 2022 be a bumper year for Birkenhead architects?
Year 4 have been working on their class projects which are based on Abstract and Modern Art. Each class produced a large canvas with influences from different artists. 4B looked at Matisse, 4C at Paolozzi and his industrial designs and 4H (pictured) discovered Jackson Pollock. Each child was given a square of the canvas to complete.
James Watson 'Royal Liver Building' Drypoint and spray paint
Year 8 Perspective and Architecture
Kandinsky Creations
Year 3 have been looking at the work of Wassily Kandinsky this year. They have used oil pastels and have printed concentric circle designs. They have also created their own Kandinskystyle Abstract paintings.
Into Space Film Premier The Film Club aired the their first short film in assembly earlier this year, which was made as part of a national competition. The film, entitled ‘Ad Infinitum’ was made as an entry to the Into Film: Into Space competition, and is inspired by British Astronaut Tim Peake's journey to space. The story follows a boy who has an idea to make his own rocket and when his efforts are unsuccessful, his friends come to help make his dreams come true. Jack Hodgson, Year 10, one of the directors, said, “The message of this film is that working together, rather than alone, helps people to reach their full potential.” He continued, “We’d like to thank everyone who took part in making this film and are grateful for having the opportunity to be able to produce something that we are genuinely proud of.” The project was a cross-curricular venture for Art, Science and English and included over 30 members from Years 7 to 13.