Key Stage 3

In Year 7 students will be introduced to a range of mediums, processes and techniques that they may not have used before. Students are shown how to analyse the work of others and respond to the work of artists.

Year 8 builds on this experience, and students undertake 3 main projects throughout the year; Sweets, Graffiti and Architecture. In each project they are introduced to an artists and respond to the work creating a range of interesting outcomes.

Year 9 students launch their final KS3 year by looking at the work and life of Van Gogh which leads into a range of mark making outcomes. Students also look at more contemporary craftspeople such as Tim Burton and produce a clay character in response to his stop-motion animation Corpse Bride. The final area of study is perspective, where students learn how to draw using one-point and two-point perspective techniques.

Key Stage 4

Supported in their decision to continue Art at examination level, students will follow the Fine Art course offered by AQA.

The GCSE syllabus covers a range of activities and in-depth assignments which encourage students to develop their observational, research and investigative skills through the exploration of different media and techniques. They will be guided in their selection of appropriate contextual references and helped to express ideas, thoughts and feelings in the realisation of finished pieces.

Educational visits enhance the students work and the most successful students will spend extra time in the art rooms during lunchtime and/or after school.

Key Stage 5

Students will follow the programme offered by AQA. The fine art course is a broad-based that explores practical, critical and contextual work through a range of 2D and/or 3D media and processes. In photography students explore a range of camera skills and digital editing techniques. In both subjects the students must show evidence of the 4 assessment objects.

Work at this level is challenging and highly individual. Students are expected to develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.

Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. Recording of ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions is a major focus, allowing students to reflect critically on their work and progress in order to successfully present a personal and meaningful response. Educational visits enhance the sixth form syllabus.

All sixth form students are expected to continue work during private study periods, lunchtime and/or after school.

• Department Resources Available
• Equipment can be lent to students if considered necessary for personal progression.
• Extra-Curricular Activities Offered
• Lunchtime and/or after school facilities are available most days of the week.

Equipment can be lent to students if considered necessary for personal progression.

Extra-Curricular Activities Offered: Lunchtime and/or after school facilities are available most days of the week.

Teaching Team

Miss S. Al-Turki
Head of Art, Design & Photography

Miss N. Facer

Miss H. Smith
Art Technician

Miss C. Harris
Art Technician

Curriculum Summary