Art
| Subject: | Art and Design |
| Contact: | Mr S Parker |
Overview
All students study Art & Design at Key Stage 3 and they have the choice for further study at KS4. Throughout each Key Stage we aim to promote a broad understanding and appreciation of the visual world through making art, engaging with, analysing and reflecting upon the art work of contemporary artists, photographers, craftspeople, designers. At KS3, KS4 and KS5 students are given a broad approach into exploring images and artefacts that balance with the making of art that are relevant to today’s world. The very nature of our subject allows the teacher to contribute to the intellectual, emotional, social, physical and spiritual development of students.
KS3
Overview
Students are taught in ability classes in years seven, eight and nine. Students are offered a broad and balanced curriculum within a range of specialisms – painting, drawing, 3-D, ceramics and photography. Independent learning tasks through the use of takeaway homework’s allow students to develop their ability in managing their own interests through learning.
Throughout Key Stage 3 students are given opportunities to improve their skills in generating ideas through artist research, planning visual ideas through experimentation and evaluating their own and others work in preparation for GCSE.
Curriculum Overview
Curriculum content
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Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
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Year 7 |
Exploring Drawing & Working with Colour Baseline Assessments |
3D (Card Ceramics, Glass) 3D Construction |
Fantastic & Strange |
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Year 8 |
Pattern |
Portrait |
Built Environment |
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Year 9 |
Recycle/Upcycle |
Landscape |
GCSE Paper Preparation & Assessment |
Age related milestones
KS4
Overview
We follow the AQA GCSE syllabus for both Art, Craft and Design (8201). Students are taught in mixed ability groups. This gives us the freedom to teach GCSE Art & Design in ways that inspire and bring out the best in all students, whilst equipping them with the skills to continue the subject with confidence at A-level and beyond. The flexibility of its design means we can tailor our course to your students’ interests and our department’s strengths. Teachers teach to inspire, challenge and motivate every student, no matter what their level of ability, while supporting you in developing creative and engaging lessons.
Students are taught in 5 hours a fortnight.
Exam board and course
AQA Art, Craft and Design (8201)
Curriculum Content
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Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Term 3 |
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Year 10 |
Identity |
Environment |
Student choice of projects |
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Year 11 |
Mock Exam Preparation 5 hour Mock Exam |
Externally Set Assignment 10 hour exam |
Assessment components
Art, Craft & Design and Photography
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Unit 1: Portfolio Unit |
Unit 2: Externally Set Assignment |
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What's assessed A portfolio that in total shows explicit coverage of the four assessment objectives. It must include a sustained project evidencing the journey from initial engagement to the realisation of intentions and a selection of further work undertaken during the student’s course of study |
What’s assessed Students respond to their chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper relating to their subject title, evidencing coverage of all four assessment objectives |
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Assessed • No time limit • 96 marks • 60% of GCSE |
Assessed • Preparatory period followed by 10 hours of supervised time • 96 marks • 40% of GCSE |
Enrichment opportunities
Art Clubs:
Tuesday 12.20pm – 1pm KS3 and KS4
Wednesday 3.00pm – 4.00pm KS4 and KS5
Thursday 12.20pm – 1pm KS4
Useful websites to support learning
| Tate | website |
| Open Eye Gallery | website |
| V&A | website |
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Ruthin Craft Centre |
website |
| The Design Museum | website |
