Art
Back to SubjectsIn Art, we offer inclusive schemes of work that cover a variety of Art disciplines, designed to be accessible for every student and to help them achieve their potential.
We believe that there is an 'Art for everyone', and by working in a variety of Art specialisms we enable students to find the Art subject they're best at, as well as developing their artistic skills.
We plan our KS3 projects to develop skills across a variety of Art disciplines, with drawing and design launching each project. We encourage creativity, independent working, and problem-solving through our schemes of work.
At KS4 we offer four separate courses: Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Photography or Textile Design. We encourage students to work independently, creatively and to be experimental. They develop and refine ideas from a given theme to create original and personal outcomes. Students follow the OCR course.
Department Staff
| Head of Department - Mrs Isaac |
| Teachers - Mr Parry Wilson |
| Art Technician - Miss White |
Key Stage 3
KS3 Curriculum Maps
Key Stage 4
Assessment – Art GCSE Subjects
Exam Board: OCR
60% Coursework: Coursework consists of a personal portfolio of work which includes students’ experimentation with techniques and materials, exploration of Artists, and creative responses to themes set by the teacher.
40% Externally Set Task: This unit is set by the exam board. Students will have 11 weeks to explore their chosen theme and develop their ideas. This is followed by a 10 hour practical examination (conducted over two days) to complete a final outcome.
Fine Art
Students will develop their creativity by experimenting with a variety of materials and techniques, and will explore a range of artists and designers to respond to different themes. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to develop their skills in a variety of Fine Art practices, including:
- Drawing, with a range of media
- Painting, with a variety of materials
- Ceramics
- 3D Sculpture
- Printmaking
Curriculum Map
Graphic Communication
Students will experiment with a variety of media, exploring a range of Artists and Designers to respond to different themes and design briefs. Throughout the course students will have the opportunity to develop their skills for a variety of Graphic Communication practices, including:
- Packaging design and branding
- Advertising
- Illustration and animation
- Logo design
- Typography
Curriculum Map
Photography
Students will use the medium of photography to realise their creativity; studying a range of photographers and themes to inspire their work, and experimenting with a variety of photographic techniques, such as:
- Digital photography and manipulation using Photoshop
- Camera-less photography and darkroom techniques
- Physical manipulation of photographs
- Studio photography
Curriculum Map
Textile Design
Students will experiment with a variety of materials and Textiles techniques, exploring a range of contemporary Artists and Designers to respond to different themes. Throughout the course students will have the opportunity to develop their skills in a variety of Textiles practices, including:
- Felt Making
- Image Transfer
- Heat Fusion and Heat Manipulation
- Freehand Machine Embroidery
- Millinery Techniques
- Printed and Dyed Textiles
- Fashion techniques
Curriculum Map
