The Creative Arts department aims to offer the pupils a balanced and structured curriculum. We are developing our schemes of work along the guidelines laid down in the National Curriculum for Art and Design KS3.
The students will be able to work in a wide variety of media, using two dimensional and three dimensional techniques. They will be developing their skills in order to be able to work independently, reviewing and modifying their work.
We have developed our schemes of work to give the students a broad experience of Art skills as well as developing the understanding and appreciation of different kinds of Art. We expect the students to be able to apply this knowledge to their own ideas and review their work with a developing visual literacy.
We track the use of the National Curriculum in our Assessment and Recording documentation. This gives a meaningful progression to the schemes from Years 7 to 9 reflecting the broad range of experience we aim to give the students.
The schemes of work will be delivered using a variety of teaching styles; pupils being taught through teacher led activities as well as being encouraged to work both independently or as a member of a group. Cross-curricular links, with other subject areas are a developing aspect of the course.
Students are regularly assessed on class work and homework by staff.
Key Stage 4: BTEC First Certificate in Art and Design The Edexcel level 2 First Certificate is a vocational qualification, following a programme of study that is directly related to students who are interested in possibly wishing to pursue art as a career when they leave school.
The course consists of two core units 2D and 3D Visual Communication and Contextual references in art and Design (i.e. researching artists work), plus a specialist unit, working with Visual Arts Briefs.There is no exam at the end of this course, it is purely coursework, which means that everything that the
student produces over the two years counts towards their qualification and that includes the work that is set for homework. During the two years, they will be given the opportunity to explore and experiment, with a wide range of 2D and 3D media.
They will learn practical skills which include observational studies, working from memory and personal experience. They will also develop imaginative skills. Students will work from a brief in the way that working artists are expected to and will research the work of artists designers and craftspeople to provide
inspiration for ideas for their own work.
AS Level
Coursework Portfolio
Students produce a portfolio of work from starting points, topics or themes determined by the Art staff. The focus is on including work that shows exploration, research, acquisition of techniques and skills.
Controlled Assignment
Students select one starting point from an early release question paper. They will be given a minimum of 3 weeks in which to plan and prepare. The students are then given 5 hours of controlled time to work on developing their idea into a realisation / outcome.
A2 Level
Personal Investigation
Students submit one major project which has a personal significance i.e. it is something that the student is particularly interested in. The investigation includes a related personal study that must be between 1000 – 3000 words.
Controlled Assignment
Students will select one starting point from an early release question paper. They will be given a minimum of 3 weeks in which to plan and prepare.
In 15 hours of controlled time the students will work, to plan and then realise ideas into a final outcome.
Assessment
Coursework units are internally set and externally moderated. Examined units are externally set, internally marked and externally moderated.
| Mrs J. Foster |
HOF / Teacher |
Art |
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| Miss R. Thompson |
HOY 10 / Teacher |
Art |
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| Mrs E. Brereton |
Intervention Manager / Teacher |
Music |
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| Miss T. Bryan |
Head Of Drama / Teacher |
Drama |
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| Miss. N. Clarke |
Teacher |
Dance |
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| Miss H. Drury |
Head Of Music / Teacher |
Music |
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| Mr. J. Mills |
HOY 8 / Teacher |
Drama |
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