Curriculum
ART & DESIGN
Art provides the opportunity to demonstrate imagination and creative flair. Through our Art curriculum, pupils develop and refine their drawing and observational skills through drawing a range of everyday objects and primary images, making their work personal. Pupils also have the opportunity to experiment with and select methods and approaches, synthesise observations, ideas and feelings to create compositions for paintings, collages and other creative responses. They are encouraged to explore their artistic styles by studying a range of artists and their ‘drawing and making’ styles.
Art and Design at KS3
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Assessment
Formal Assessment takes place at the end of each Half-Term.
Art and Design at KS4 (GCSE)
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Assessment
Examination Board: AQA
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Pupils must select and present a portfolio representative of their course of study. The portfolio must include both:
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Pupils must select and respond to an externally set assignment. |
Enrichment Offer
An Art Key Stage 4 club is offered each and every week throughout the Academy year and gives pupils the opportunity to continue their exploratory work and receive 1:1 feedback and guidance.
The Art department loves to take part in various competitions throughout the Academy year, including Young Artists of the Year 2016 and Rotary competitions – to name a few.