Year 7
Half Term 1 / Year 7
Half Term 2 / Year 7
Half Term 3 / Year 7
Half Term 4 / Year 7
Half Term 5 / Year 7
Half Term 6
Introduction to the Formal Elements / Natural Forms / Cubism / Cubism / Ocean Dwellers / Ocean Dwellers
Year 8
Half Term 1 / Year 8
Half Term 2 / Year 8
Half Term 2 / Year 8
Half Term 2 / Year 8
Half Term 2 / Year 8
Half Term 2
Pop Art / Pop Art / Mexican Day of the Dead / Mexican Day of the Dead / Abstract Surfaces / Abstract Surfaces
Year 9
Half Term 1 / Year 9
Half Term 2 / Year 9
Half Term 3 / Year 9
Half Term 4 / Year 9
Half Term 5 / Year 9
Half Term 6
Portraits / Portraits / Urban Structures / Rural Landscapes / Self Directed Project / Self Directed Project
Key Stage Four: GCSE Fine Art
Aims of the course:
Fine art practice is the need to explore an idea, convey an experience or respond to a
theme or issue of personal significance.
Areas of study:
In Component 1 and Component 2 students are required to work in one or more area(s) of fine art,
such as those listed below:
•• drawing
•• painting
•• sculpture
•• installation
•• lens-/light-based media
•• photography and the moving image
•• printmaking
•• mixed media
•• land art.
They may explore overlapping areas and combinations of areas.
Component 1 / Component 2 / Component 3 / Component 4
Title: Portfolio
60% of GCSE
Overview: A portfolio that shows coverage of the four assessment objectives. It must include a sustained project evidencing the journey from initial engagement to the realization of intentions.
Assessed: Internally / Title: Externally Set Assignment
40% of GCSE
Overview: Students respond to their chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper
Assessed:
Key Stage Four: GCSE Three Dimensional Design
Aims of the course:
Three-dimensional design is the design, prototyping and modelling or making of
primarily functional and aesthetic products, objects, and environments, drawing upon intellectual,
creative and practical skills.
Areas of study
In Component 1 and Component 2 students are required to work in one or more area(s) of three dimensional
design, such as those listed below:
•• sculpture
•• ceramics
•• product design
•• jewellery and body adornment
•• environmental/landscape/garden design
•• 3D digital design
•• designs for theatre, film and television.
They may explore overlapping areas and combinations of areas.
Component 1 / Component 2 / Component 3 / Component 4
Title: Portfolio
60% of GCSE
Brief over view – bullet points only: A portfolio that shows coverage of the four assessment objectives. It must include a sustained project evidencing the journey from initial engagement to the realisation of intentions.
Assessed: Internally / Title: Externally Set Assignment
40% of GCSE
Brief over view – bullet points only: Students respond to their chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper
Assessed: Externally
Key Stage Four: GCSE Photography
Aims of the course: (Brief description of aims of course – see introduction section of spec)
Photography is defined as the practice of producing images using light-sensitive materials such as photographic film, or digital methods of development and production to create static or moving images.
Areas of study
In Component 1 and Component 2 students are required to work in one or more area(s) of
photography, such as those listed below:
•• portraiture
•• location photography
•• studio photography
•• experimental imagery
•• installation
•• documentary photography
•• photo-journalism
•• moving image: film, video and animation
•• fashion photography.
They may explore overlapping areas and combinations of areas.
Component 1 / Component 2 / Component 3 / Component 4
Title: Portfolio
60% of GCSE
Brief over view – bullet points only: A portfolio that shows coverage of the four assessment objectives. It must include a sustained project evidencing the journey from initial engagement to the realisation of intentions.
Assessed: Internally / Title: Externally Set Assignment
40% of GCSE
Brief over view – bullet points only: Students respond to their chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper
Assessed: Externally
Subject Name: Art & Design Department
The Art & Designfaculty aims to:
- Increase pupil's awareness of the world around them, challenging and enhancing their comprehension, whilst developing their skills and exploring materials. Pupils are encouraged to question and are allowed the freedom to create and experiment within a safe environment.
- Promote resilience, confidence, independence and success through a range of practical activities where communication and self-reflection and evaluation are critical skills needed.
- Nurture and support students in a stimulating, thought provoking and innovative learning environment which will assist and develop students’ artistic experiences.
Key Stage Three:
Students get a wide range of knowledge, understanding and skills within different areas of Art and Design through the different projects that have been carefully planned so that students build up on their prior knowledge, understanding and skills and make progress throughout this key stage. Students have opportunities to experiment with different materials, techniques and processes throughout every project. Within Key Stage 3 students are assessed on their knowledge and understanding as well as their skills within their research, observational studies, design and final outcomes across all projects.
Key Stage Four:
Students follow
Fine Art- AQA (8202)
Three Dimensional Design- AQA (8205)
Photography- AQA (8206)
Post 16:
Students follow
Fine Art- AQA
Photography- AQA
For further information about the Art & Design curriculum please contact:
Name: Mr R. Hughes- Curriculum Leader
Email:
Curriculum
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- the content of the curriculum your school follows in each academic year for every subject
- your approach to the curriculum
- how parents or other members of the public can find out more about the curriculum your school is following
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- the names of any phonics or reading schemes you are using in key stage 1
- a list of the courses available to pupils at key stage 4, including GCSEs
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