The aim of the KS3 Curriculum is to ensure that all pupils produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences, become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques, evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design, know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms.
Each specialism of art, craft and design; fine art, photography, graphics, textiles and 3D will be explored throughout the Key Stage 3 through connecting themes so that students can appreciate the link between these areas of art, craft and design.
Pupils will be taught to develop their creativity and ideas and increase proficiency in their execution. They will develop a critical understanding of artists, architects and designers, expressing reasoned judgements that can inform their own work. Pupils will be taught to use a range of techniques to record their observations in sketchbooks, journals and other media as a basis for exploring their ideas, to use a range of techniques and media, including painting, to increase their proficiency in the handling of different materials, to analyse and evaluate their own work, and that of others, in order to strengthen the visual impact or applications of their work, about the history of art, craft, design and architecture, including periods, styles and major movements from ancient times up to the present day.
By the end of key stage 3, pupils are expected to know, apply and understand the matters, skills and processes specified in the programme of study
The Art and Design Fine Art and Photography GCSE course is designed to:
GCSE Art and Design is assessed from 2 components.
Component 1 is the portfolio. 1 complete coursework project and additional workshops and mini projects.
Component 2 is the externally set assignment, exam project. Concluding with a 10-hour exam, final piece.
The assessment objectives cover 4 areas:
AO1: Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.
AO2: Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting, and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes.
AO3: Record ideas, observations, and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.
AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language.
Fine Art
In Component 1 and Component 2 students are required to work in one or more area(s) of fine art, such as those listed below:
Drawing, painting, sculpture, installation, lens-/light-based media, photography and the moving image, printmaking, mixed media, land art.
Within the context of fine art, students must demonstrate the ability to use fine art techniques and processes, appropriate to students’ personal intentions, for example:
Photography
In Component 1 and Component 2 students are required to work in one or more area(s) of photography, such as those listed below:
Within the context of photography, students must demonstrate the ability to use photographic techniques and processes, appropriate to students’ personal intentions, for example:
By the end of Key Stage 4
Students will have a complete portfolio of artwork showing a range of skills, techniques, and processes. Students will have the confidence to refine and select media and materials and make choices about working style and outcome. Students will be able to reflect critically on their own work, and the work of other artists, craftspeople, and designers. Students will be able to work on a project or a piece for a sustained amount of time, understanding their own ability to produce work to a schedule on a larger scale. Students will have excellent understanding of composition and presentational skills working in sketchbooks, journals or digitally on Photoshop and PowerPoint.
Students will be able to progress on to Key Stage 5 choosing an Art and Design course, creative course, or STEAM. They will have an expansive portfolio of work to support them confidently at interview.
The Art and Design Fine Art and Photography A Level course is designed to:
The Fine Art and Photography course is designed to develop students’ skills in practical and theoretical knowledge and understanding of:
A Level Art and Design is assessed from 2 components.
Component 1 is a practical investigation supported by written material.
Students are required to conduct a practical investigation, into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by written material. The focus of the investigation must be identified independently by the student and must lead to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes.
Component 2 is the externally set assignment, exam project. Concluding with a 15-hour exam, final piece.
The assessment objectives cover 4 areas:
AO1: Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.
AO2: Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes.
AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.
AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language.
Fine Art
Students will show knowledge and understanding of:
Photography
Students will produce practical and critical/contextual work in one or more areas of study, for example, portraiture, landscape photography, still life photography, documentary photography, photojournalism, fashion photography, experimental imagery, multimedia, photographic installation and moving image (video, film, animation).
Students will demonstrate skills, knowledge, understanding though photography. Students will be required to demonstrate skills in all the following:
Students will show knowledge and understanding of:
By the end of Key Stage 5
Students will have a complete portfolio of personal and meaningful artwork showing a range of highly technical skills and processes. Students will be able to reflect critically on their own work, and the work of other artists, craftspeople, and designers. Students will be able to work on a project or a piece for a sustained amount of time, understanding their own ability to produce work to a schedule on a larger scale. Students will have excellent understanding of composition and presentational skills working in sketchbooks, journals or digitally on Photoshop and PowerPoint.
Students will be able to progress on to degree choosing an Art and Design course, creative course, or STEAM. They will have an expansive portfolio of work to support them confidently at interview.
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