Art & Design
In both KS3 and KS4 it is our aim in giving students the skills to understand the visual world and the ability to express themselves in a wide variety of different materials. Drawing forms a large part of the course; because only by drawing from observation can students develop a visual language through which to communicate their ideas.
KS3 Art and Design
At KS3 the course consists of 3 themes each year to cover 3 different specialist areas, 3D design & ceramics, drawing & painting and printmaking & mixed media.Our schemes of work are designed to introduce students to an understanding of the GCSE qualification.
KS4 Art and Design
A GCSE course consists of 2 units of work. Each unit is based on a different theme and is designed to teach different skills, using different materials to produce a variety of different outcomes to form a finished piece. The pupils will go on to develop their understanding by using many different processes.
We expect pupils to develop and be influenced through the study of individual designers/artists work taken from a wide range of cultures. Pupils will be expected to produce written work in their sketchbooks.#
Who should choose this subject?
- Are you interested in going into one of many creative careers such as graphic design, costume and theatre design, fashion design, architecture, TV set design, advertising, Art curator and gallery assistant
- Have you got a passion and enjoy drawing, painting and using your imagination to be creative?
- Do you have an interest in arts and crafts from around the world to develop?
What will you study?
You will research the history of art and design, which will inspire you to produce the following:
- 3D Design - Paper mache, ceramics (clay), wire and tissue paper, plaster of paris.
- Colour studies
- Printing
- Painting
- Observational drawings, using a variety of mixed media.
- Imaginative compositions
- You are required to do contextual studies researching Art History movements. You MUST provide WRITTEN evidence in your artist journal. From your own investigation it will transpire into practical projects.
- You MUST demonstrate a commitment to the subject by being self motivated and not be constantly dependent on help by the teacher. It is recommended that you attend the weekly GCSE workshop after school each week.
- You MUST meet all the necessary deadlines for the 60% course work.
- At the end of each course work unit you are expected to do a presentation of your work, discussing your ideas and the development of your ideas in an open group forum.
- You are expected to assess and evaluate your own work and that of others.
- You will produce an artist journal for each course work unit. These sketchbooks should show an exploration of numerous art mediums, which should relate to the theme of your project.
- Your research MUST show evidence of specialist vocabulary.
- In your own time it is compulsory for you to visit museums, galleries and exhibitions which are related to your project theme.
How will you be assessed?
All class work & homework is assessed and will be put towards your final grade at GCSE. This is 60% of the over all grade and will be completed in year 10. In year 11 you will spend most of the year preparing for the 40% exam which is 10 hours long.