Curriculum Intent
The Art curriculum aims to develop a broad practical skill set which will enable students to express themselves and realise their ideas effectively. In addition, students will explore how visual language is used to communicate and a critical understanding of sources will enable students to understand and the world around them.
Art and design allows students to work with independence and to make creative decisions about how to progress their work. Students learn to be resilient and reflective through the exploration of new techniques and subject matter.
The Art curriculum explores varied historical and contemporary sources to provide a comprehensive knowledge of Art and to engage students with diverse visual styles.
Our Teachers
- Miss L Freeman – Head of Art.
- Mrs H Ives – Teacher of Art and Photography.
Learning Journey
Assessment and Exams
GCSE Art and Design (Fine art) 8202 Specification
Assessment Grid – Art
Aspire 5
A grade 5 student should be able to:
- Demonstrate a consistent ability to investigate the work of others.
- Create thoughtful analysis that impacts subsequent work.
- Develop a range of ideas inspired by critical research and existing work.
- Apply media with consistent control.
- Adapt media choice and technique to suit meaning and purpose of the work.
- Create a range of ideas and make experiments and refinements.
- Accurately record shape and proportions of chosen subject matter.
- Record realistic tonal details.
- Demonstrate clear consistency in skill of observational drawings.
- Create clear and purposeful written responses.
- Clearly document project journey from stimulus to response.
- Generate responses that are personal, meaningful and fully executed.
- Respond creatively to a project brief.
- Evidence impact of research and creative exploration.