Year 10
KS4 pupils follow the AQA Art courses. The course structure consists of 60% coursework and 40% controlled assessment.
We aim to develop creativity to its full potential and provide pupils with a broad range of creative techniques. Pupils develop skills in a multitude of areas, working to a specific project brief.
GCSE Art and Design: Pupils explore specific briefs through recording observations relevant to intentions, experimenting with different materials and referencing critical studies. Their research will inform a final outcome that represents their artistic journey.
GCSE Fashion: Pupils explore specific briefs through recording observations relevant to intentions, experimenting with different textile techniques and fabrics to create samples and referencing critical studies. Their research will inform a final outcome that represents their artistic journey. Pupils will be introduced to the sewing machine including a range of sewing techniques.
GCSE Photography: Pupils explore specific briefs through recording observations relevant to intentions, experimenting with different photographic techniques and referencing critical studies. Their research will inform a final outcome that represents their artistic journey. Pupils will be introduced to the camera including a range of digital manipulation programmes.
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GCSE Art and Design: Food GCSE Textiles: Pop Art GCSE Photography: Close up
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GCSE Art and Design: Food GCSE Textiles: Pop Art GCSE Photography: Close up |
GCSE Art and Design: Personal project GCSE Textiles: Botanical Gardens GCSE Photography: Personal project |
Year 11
KS4 pupils follow the AQA Art courses. The course structure consists of 60% coursework and 40% controlled assessment.
GCSE Art and Design: Pupils continue to explore specific briefs, building upon skills and techniques learnt in Year 10.
GCSE Art Textiles: Pupils continue to explore specific briefs, building upon skills and techniques learnt in Year 10.
GCSE Photography: Pupils continue to explore specific briefs, building upon skills and techniques learnt in Year 10.
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GCSE Art and Design: The Body Mock Exam GCSE Textiles: Alice in Wonderland Mock Exam GCSE Photography: Mock Exam |
GCSE Art and Design: Examination prep and controlled assessment. GCSE Textiles: Examination prep and controlled assessment. GCSE Photography: Examination prep and controlled assessment. |
GCSE Art and Design: Examination prep and controlled assessment. GCSE Textiles: Examination prep and controlled assessment. GCSE Photography: Examination prep and controlled assessment. |
Homework
Homework consists of a variety of differentiated tasks. These include research, artist critique, 2D and 3D project work. Homework will aid pupil learning and demonstrate pupil understanding on a regular basis.
Other Useful Information
Saatchi gallery: www.saatchionline.com
V&A Gallery: www.vam.ac.uk
Tate Gallery: www.tate.org.uk
The 62 group of Textile artists: www.62group.org.uk
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5 ways I can help my child |
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Talk to them about their progress and attainment. |
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Provide basic art materials and equipment (set of art pencils, colouring pencils, watercolours, oil pastels) |
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Talk to your child about what they have been studying at school. Ask them to explain about techniques and processes as well as key concepts. |
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Visit galleries and exhibitions. |
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Encourage your child to attend extra curricular sessions. |