Islamic Art Level 1 focuses on developing students’ skills and technical knowledge through project-based learning throughout the academic year. Students will engage with projects centred on calligraphy, geometry, and biomorphic patterns. This level aims to immerse students in a variety of skills, including journaling, research, historical learning, material exploration, and fine motor skill development. The curriculum for this period of Islamic Art will concentrate on North Africa and Andalusia. Each project will explore a specific Islamic art tradition, delving into its history, development, and materials, culminating in a practical project. By the end of the academic year, students will have a journal documenting their process and four to six projects to present at the end-of-year exhibition.
Theme: North Africa & Andalucia
Calligraphy – In calligraphy we will be covering projects on square Kufic, Magrebi and revision of Sudani script. We will be studying manuscripts to understand script culture, the material culture and what we can replicate from it.
Geometry – We will be focusing on 4-fold and 8-fold patterns based on patterns from North Africa and Southern Spain. We will be exploring different materials within the projects, such as cutting, paper folding, building structure, air-dry clay or similar materials, and learning to use pigments and different mordants.
Biomorphic Forms – We will also be focusing on freehand drawing of floral patterns and creating projects based on floral patterns from North Africa and Andalusia.
Cost: £400 per year, payable in 10 monthly instalments of £40.00.
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