Art

Our Art curriculum takes pupils on a creative journey that develops their technical skills, visual awareness, independent thinking and knowledge about art and the world around them. Through studying art and design, our students learn to view the world with curiosity, to question what they see, and to communicate their own ideas with confidence and creativity.   

At KS3, pupils are introduced to a diverse range of artists and designers, broadening their understanding of different cultural perspectives and providing inspiration for their own practice. Throughout the course, they will build mastery across a range of materials and techniques, developing the ability to refine ideas and demonstrate clear creative progression.  

  Topics  

• Colour and tone  

• Shape and line  

• Pattern and texture  

•  Art history  

• Painting  

• Drawing  

• Sculpture  

• Textiles/embroidery   

• Collage   

At KS4 level, students are given the opportunity to explore a range of techniques and learn to a high standard following the AQA GCSE Fine art specification. Students will follow the four assessment objectives:    

• AO1 – Develop ideas via investigation/critical understanding of sources   

• AO2 – Refine ideas through experimentation with media, materials, techniques   

• AO3 – Record ideas, observations, insights throughout the project   

• AO4 – Present a personal & meaningful final outcome, demonstrating visual language knowledge.    

Students will create, develop and refine in the following areas:   

• Engage in creative process and develop as independent, reflective thinkers.   

• Build imaginative and intuitive skills across media. 

• Take risks and learn through experimentation.   

• Develop critical understanding via investigative and expressive skills.   

• Refine ideas into personal outcomes with technical confidence.   

  The course is made up of two components: Coursework which is worth 60% and the exam which is worth 40% of the overall course.