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Welcome to the Art Department
Subject Staffing
Head of Art: Mrs A Stewart
Teacher of Art: Ms S Ainsley
Key Stage 3 Overview
Course Title: Art and Design
Course Overview: Students are taught to use a range of techniques and media to record their observations in sketchbooks. They learn how to analyse and evaluate their own work, and that of Artist’s while studying art, craft, design from ancient times up to the present day.
Key Areas of Study:
- Drawing
- Painting
- Sculpture
Assessment: Teachers assess and give feedback regularly in lessons. Students are encouraged to reflect on their own work and evaluate their successes and weaknesses to make progress in Art.
Course Length: 3 Years
Progression to: GCSE Art and Design
Extra-Curricular Activities: Weekly Art Club
Key Stage 4 Overview
Course title: AQA GCSE Art, Craft and Desigm
Course Overview: This is a Dynamic and vibrant course which promotes learning across a variety of experiences through various processes, tools, techniques, materials and resources.
Key Areas Of Study:
- Fine Art
- Textile Design
- 3D design
- Photography
Assessment:
Portfolio – 60% of the marks
Externally set assignment - 40% of the marks, 10 hour final piece – exam conditions.
Course Length: 2 years
Progression to: Level 3 qualification such as A level Art, Craft and Design
Extra-Curricular Activities: Weekly Art Club
Trips: Gallery visits and other drawing trips
