Year 9 · Art and design · beta

Art for life: expression and belonging

Pupils will explore how creative making can support health and wellbeing through personal expression and use art for self-discovery. Inspired by artistic practice they will investigate art as a tool for transformation and connection, using memories and reflections to support a sense of belonging.

This is an attributed Oak National Academy lesson sequence, not a completed or academically approved DASKEREL course. Supporting transcripts may depend on video, images, practical equipment or teacher explanation. Follow each lesson’s supervision guidance. For religious education and RSHE, follow the school’s syllabus, policy and safeguarding procedures.

This Oak index uses an earlier export and lists 2 source lessons. DASKEREL has 6 original lessons for this unit, including 4 linked to source lessons absent from that export. Read the full DASKEREL unit.

Prior knowledge

Ability to contribute to group discussions and listen respectfully to other's opinions.
Experience of self-reflection and evaluation.
Experience of expressing a theme visually through art.
Experience of responding to artists' work.
Knowledge of basic colour theory.

Source curriculum references

To use a range of techniques to record their observations in sketchbooks, journals and other media as a basis for exploring their ideas.
To analyse and evaluate their own work, and that of others, in order to strengthen the visual impact or applications of their work.
Know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms.
Produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences.
To use a range of techniques and media, including painting.

Oak source metadata. DASKEREL has not independently verified school-level coverage.

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