Art-Curriculum Information
Curriculum Intent
Curriculum Sequencing
Aims of the Art Department
To develop in each pupil:
• Self-esteem and a feeling of self-worth.
• An awareness of the modern world, and an environmental and aesthetic appreciation of it.
• The ability and confidence to communicate effectively. This includes development of the key skills of literacy, numeracy and ICT within Art.
• A sound understanding of Art.
• The ability to understand and analyse information.
• The ability to apply knowledge and skills.
• A creative and enquiring mind.
• Knowledge and understanding of a range of materials and techniques.
Departmental Staff
Mrs M Hunt - Leader of Art
Mr R Whitaker
Mrs P Bolger- Art Technician
Facilities
Two equipped Art rooms
Two equipped Design and Technology workshops
A specialist room for the teaching of Graphics with ICT facilities
Our Philosophy
- To provide our students with 'real life' problem solving skills relevant to today's environment.
- To provide our students with the capabilities to communicate and develop their ideas and thought processes using the technological tools of today, whilst reflecting on past practices.
- We aim to create within the department an environment, which will encourage pupils to achieve high standards, the best of which they are capable, in as many areas as possible and provide the foundations for a happy and successful adult life.
AQA Art and Design GCSE KS4 (Year 10 and 11)
Art and Design AQA
This is a 2-year Course involving two units. 60% of the GCSE is a coursework portfolio and 40% is a set exam.
Unit 1 (Coursework portfolio 60%)
This involves two main projects:
Animals and patterns – explores observations of animals and sea creatures and the work of other cultures, such as Aboriginal Art. Experimentation with materials leads students to produce a decorative piece of art work in ceramics, as well as a larger scale painting.
Identity – students develop their own ideas in connection to the work of artists. This work is developed in A3 sketchbooks, using self-portraiture, photography and Artists who have portrayed the human figure as inspiration.
Unit 2 (Externally set Exam - 40%)
This is a 12 week independent project which requires pupils to produce one sketchbook of development on a choice of theme set by the AQA exam board. It results in a 10-hour exam- over 2 school days that takes place in the art rooms. Students research and then develop design ideas to produce a final outcome in either 2D or 3D in their exam.
Additional Information
There is a weekly extra-curricular Art Club for pupils to further develop their skills.