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1. Colour, Texture and Tone |
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2. Realistic to abstract |
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3. Dragon Pots |
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1. Pop Art |
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2. Issue Based Art |
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3. Clay Houses |
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KS3 - MORE INFORMATION
Students in Year 7 and 8 study 3 projects each year, aimed to develop their artistic skills, knowledge and understanding. Students receive formative feedback on key pieces of work within each project. At the end of each project students will create an outcome supported by their initial observations and artist analysis, each unit is self-assessed as a body of work at the end of each term. Throughout the key stage students build on their knowledge and skills. We structure our Key Stage 3 curriculum around the formal art elements of colour, tone, line and texture. These are introduced in the first project and then investigated in greater depth as the key stage progresses. For example; in their first Yr7 project students investigate how the Impressionist artists apply colour theory to represent changes in light, later in the year they build on their colour theory knowledge exploring how this is used to express emotion. In year eight they recap this colour theory knowledge and extend their thinking by questioning how artists apply colour in symbolic ways. We root each of our projects with key artistic movements which overtime stretch our students understanding of art history and their ability to engage with critical analysis of art work.
At Key Stage 4 we offer both EDEXCEL GCSE Art and Design and Art Endorsed Photography.
Art
Building on our Key Stage 3 curriculum the projects delivered in Key stage 4 develop a deeper understanding of the core formal artistic elements of tone, texture, colour and line; shape and form are also explored in more detail. Drawing skills are broadened and progressed through careful sequencing of workshop lessons in which students become more fluent in their application of the formal elements. Students refine techniques in a range of media and deepen their technical skills by learning more complex processes within printmaking, ceramics and painting. By progressing through the projects students learn to work with increasing independence, generating ideas which are personal to them.
We study the work of artists, crafts people and designers from key historic movements and investigate connections seen in contemporary art work. Students build on the critical analysis skills they were taught at KS3 and develop this; learning to conduct research and apply knowledge of context to inform their own judgements.
We provide regular formative feedback on work in sketch books and engage students in self-assessment at key points, for example after an initial design drawing has been drafted. As projects progress students are taught how their work will be
marked by the exam board using 4 assessment objectives titled Develop, Experiment, Observe and Present. Projects each culminate with a final piece and once complete projects are assessed using these 4 objectives.
Photography
In Photography students also build on their knowledge of colour, texture, line and tone investigating these through photographic images. They learn about focus, lighting and time based media. At the start of the course Photography students learn how a camera works understanding the key role light plays and how to control this using a digital SLR camera. They are introduced to web design and digital editing using Photoshop.
We study the work of Photographers, artists and designers from key historic movements and investigate connections seen in contemporary art work. Students build on the critical analysis skills they were taught at KS3 and develop this; learning to conduct research and apply knowledge of context to inform their own judgements.
We provide regular formative feedback on work on their websites and engage students in self-assessment at key points, for example after an initial shoot plan has been drafted. As projects progress students are taught how their work will be marked by the exam board using 4 assessment objectives titled Develop, Experiment, Observe and Present. Projects each culminate with a final piece and once complete projects are assessed using these 4 objectives.
At Key Stage we offer A Levels in both Art and Photography.
Art
In Year 12 students complete an introductory series of experimental workshops designed to develop technical skill and knowledge of new media, including: Illustration, Photography, Painting, Print Making and Sculpture including Ceramics. Students then progress to a more independent way of working, selecting media to investigate further and developing personal responses to a theme, including: Forces, Identity, Conflict and Twisted/Distorted.
Photography
In Year 12 students complete an introductory series of experimental workshops designed to develop technical skill and knowledge of new media, including: Digital Illustration, Mixed media exploring traditional photographic processes, Animation and Film. Students then progress to a more independent way of working, selecting media to investigate further and developing personal responses to a theme, including: Forces, Identity, Provoke and Twisted/Distorted.
After the initial workshop unit students in both subjects are then guided through the writing of a research question. They learn to interpret art work in a more meaningful way, investigating key periods or themes of art and design history. Students select their preferred media and refine their practice, developing their own style and ways of working. They present their practical work which is assessed against the four assessment objectives; develop, experiment and refine, record observations and present. A supporting essay (1000–3000 words) which provides a critical analysis of students' work is also presented for assessment.