Curriculum
Art & Design
Our Art and Design curriculum provides pupils with the opportunity to demonstrate imagination and creative flair. Pupils are able to develop and refine their drawing and observational skills through sketching a range of everyday objects and primary images and making their work personal.
Pupils have the opportunity to experiment with methods and approaches and 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.
Curriculum Overview – Key Stage 3
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Elements of Art
Movement
Changes
Near & far
Characters
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Architecture
Environment
Botanical
Human
Identity
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In The News
Lest we Forget
Black and White
Species
Layers
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Curriculum Overview – Key Stage 4
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Students can choose one or more of the titles below for study.
Each student must select and present a portfolio representative of their course of study. The portfolio must include both:
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Assessment
Internal assessments take place every term.
KS4 Exam Board Specification: AQA GCSE Art and Design (8201-8206) or BTEC First Award in Art and Design
Enrichment Offer
The Department offers subject-specific enrichment clubs and organises a range of educational visits throughout the year. Pupils are able to take part in school-wide competitions, as well as representing the Academy in local and national competitions designed to increase their engagement and enhance their subject knowledge. Intervention sessions to consolidate prior learning and ensure maximum progress are at the heart of our delivery model.
Careers
Studying Art opens up many possible and varied careers. Examples of careers in Art:
3D Product Designer, Industrial Designer, Logo/Branding Designer, Packaging Designer, Typographer, Surface Pattern Designer, Ceramic Designer, Carver, Jeweller, Mosaic Designer, Weaver, Glass Artist, Quilt/Rug/Linen Designer, Costume Designer, T-Shirt Designer, Dress Maker, Accessory Designer, Visual Communications, Advertising Designer, Visual Merchandiser, Window Dresser, Art Director, Commercial Artist, Art Gallery Dealer, Printmaker, Photographer, Makeup Artist , Artist in residence, Online curator, Fashion and Product designer.