Art
Art
Student comment……..
‘Year 9 in Art has been really good; we have done some cool projects. I have liked it because we had a lot of freedom especially in the personal project where we got to plan and design our own artwork. The teachers are good and have been very helpful.’
Tom Allen Year 9
Within the Art department we pride ourselves on the quality of teaching and learning provision that we provide to achieve consistently high standards across all the Key Stages. Students are encouraged to be independent in their learning and have the opportunity to work across a range of disciplines.
Key Stage 3
Skills based learning to allow students to build a foundation from which to develop and explore a variety of materials and Art techniques. Critical research is an integral part of the course to enable students to strengthen their knowledge about Artists.
Key Stage 4
GCSE Fine Art: Painting & Drawing
Students choose their own subject matter to explore and develop towards a final outcome. Independent learning is an essential element to the course and students are required to meet all 4 of the assessment objectives in order to successfully complete the course.
60% Coursework
(approx 45 hrs controlled assessment work submitted for moderation)
40% Exam
(approx 20hr preparatory period concluding with a 10hr exam over 2 days)
Key Stage 5
AS/A2 Fine Art: Painting & Drawing
Students choose their own subject matter to explore and develop towards a final outcome. Independent learning is an essential element to the course and students are required to meet all 4 of the assessment objectives in order to successfully complete the course.
AS: Unit 1: Coursework (Approx 30% total A2)
Unit 2: Exam (Approx 20% total A2)
8hr exam taken at the end of an 8 week preparatory period
A2: Unit 3: Coursework (Approx 30% total A2)
Unit 4: Exam (Approx 20% total A2)
12hr exam taken at the end of an 8 week preparatory period
Enrichment Opportunities
Key Stage 3: Years 7-9 Art Club in A2 Wednesday Lunch 12.40-1.15pm
Year 9 Art Gallery Visit
Key Stage 4/5: Open Access to Art rooms for coursework (Mon –Thurs lunch)
Year 10 National Art Gallery Visit
Year 11 National Art Gallery Visit
Year 12/13 International Cultural/ Gallery Visit
Year 12/13 Local Artist Workshop
Julie Baker – Head of Department
Stephanie Johnson – Teacher of Art
Pauline Miller – Teacher of Art
Paul Buckley – Teacher of Art (KS3)
Matthew Twigg– Teacher of Art (KS3)
Kelly Gardner – Curriculum Assistant