ART & DESIGN

	Autumn 1	Autumn 2	Spring 1	Spring 2	Summer 1	Summer 2
Year 12	Induction (Drawing, Combining Drawings, Gallery Trip) – Summer STILL LIFE Photography – camera use, editing, archiving/presentation, analogue – photograms and pinhole cameras (RHa) Painting Artist Research (Early European Modernism) (EBe) (URBAN) LANDSCAPE Alternative approaches – monochrome paint, mud, land art Research (RHa) Painting (watercolour), drawing and photography Holehird Trip 3D/Clay (EBe)	Final pieces (A4 or A5) CITY VISIT/THEMATIC ENQUIRY Themes to cover Human Form, Abstract/Pattern, Built Environment Final Outcomes could be: PHOTOGRAPHS, FINE ART/PAINTING, APPLIED or 3D EXAMINATION – 10hrs	APPLIED BRIEFS Graffiti (RHa) Graphic Design (EBe)	YEAR 12 INTERNALLY SET ASSIGNMENT Exam themes adapted from Y13/AS Question Papers	PRINTMAKING/NEW TECHNIQUES Lino & Collograph (RHa) Monopring & Screenprint (EBe)	Catch up, redo, improve, mount/present (including exhibition in school), REVIEW FOLDER Y13 Personal Investigation – folder review. Support writing own brief. Deep research/What is Art?
Year 13	PERSONAL INVESTIGATION (continued) CHAPTER 1 – Artist Research, photos, drawings, planning and final pieces (for display in school)	CITY VISIT CHAPTER 2 – New Artist, photos, research and new final pieces	CHAPTER 3 – Bonus Final Pieces, Presentation of Written Component	EXTERNALLY SET ASSIGNMENT Set early February, 15 hour examination late April FINAL EXHIBITION in school		Study leave begins at end of term

Decision making

An appreciation of diversity

Resourcefulness

Interpersonal and social skills

Self motivation and self management

The ability to work independently

Creative problem solving

Teamwork

Visual presentation

Imagination and creativity

Oral and written communication

Creative use of IT software

Critical awareness of self and others (being reflective)

 

These are the deeper concepts that underpin our work. These will emerge over time and are hard won by our diligent and attentive students.

 

We hope to create confident, creative individuals with a range of transferrable knowledge that will help them thrive in society and the world of work of the future.

The following headlines from NESTA’s The Future of Skills report (2019) broadly summarise how we are trying to equip our students with cultural capital:

Interpersonal Skills: Skills used to interact and communicate with other people.

• Ability to collaborate
• Understanding of others
• Teaching others

Learning Skills: Skills used to learn new knowledge and behaviours.

• Setting goals
• Getting feedback
• Asking relevant questions

Higher Order Thinking Skills: Advanced thinking skills which go beyond just remembering facts.

• Originality
• Active learning
• Range of ideas
• Complex problem solving
• Judgement and decision making

ART TEACHES:

Decision making

An appreciation of diversity

Resourcefulness

Interpersonal and social skills

Self motivation and self management

The ability to work independently

Creative problem solving

Teamworking

Visual presentation

Imagination and creativity

Oral and written communication

Creative use of IT software

Critical awareness of self and others (being reflective)

These are the deeper concepts that underpin our work. These will emerge over time and are hard won by our diligent and attentive students.

We hope to create confident, creative individuals with a range of transferrable knowledge that will help them thrive in society and the world of work of the future.

The following headlines from NESTA’s The Future of Skills report (2019) broadly summarise how we are trying to equip our students with cultural capital:

Interpersonal Skills: Skills used to interact and communicate with other people.

• Ability to collaborate
• Understanding of others
• Teaching others

Learning Skills: Skills used to learn new knowledge and behaviours.

• Setting goals
• Getting feedback
• Asking relevant questions

Higher Order Thinking Skills: Advanced thinking skills which go beyond just remembering facts.

• Originality
• Active learning
• Range of ideas
• Complex problem solving
• Judgement and decision making

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ART CAREERS (link to Pinterest boards)

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This unit aims to give pupils a thorough grounding in basic Art skills, and an introduction to Art as taught at secondary level.

Pupils will work on the theme of animals, particularly focusing on pattern and similarities to non-Western Art.

Pupils will explore a wide range of techniques and media and will research and document their understanding of how Artists, Designers and Craftspeople have tackled similar subject matter.

All lesson tasks and homework assignments are structured to allow a certain amount of open-endedness.

Students will make considered decisions later as their confidence builds through experience.

Students will be encouraged to make informed judgements based on sound working knowledge.​

This unit aims to build on basic skills learned in the first unit of Year 7. Connections outside of the (fine) art world are made by encouraging pupils to look at buildings locally (as well as internationally).

Group work is a strong feature of this unit.​

 

 

Working on the theme of Landscape, pupils will explore the use of media, recapping on basic skills of composition and drawing from observation.

They will develop their confidence of colour mixing, collage, design, abstraction and ICT.

Pupils will learn about a variety of historical and contemporary artists who use both the natural and urban landscape as a source of inspiration for their work.

Pupils will explore art that both records and responds to their environment in a variety of styles and media.

Working on the theme of self portrait, pupils will explore their use of media, recapping on the basic skills of composition, drawing from observation, colour mixing and handling paint. They will be able to make a response to the portrait work of other artists.

Pupils will find various ways to distort previous work, and will combine this to develop a large scale final piece.

 

 

This unit aims to approach the area of design with a contemporary, creative approach. Through exploring work by current practitioners and products students will realise the link between design and the world around them.​

2018 Examinations and onwards

GCSE Art and Design – Exam Board AQA/Specification Code 8202

The GCSE examination consists of two parts:

Unit 1 – Portfolio of work (Controlled Assessment (formerly coursework)) – 60%

A portfolio of selected work from the 2 years comprising at least one project and selected one 10off pieces (appx. 45 hours worth of work)

Unit 2 – Externally Set Task – 40%

Students choose one from a range of themes set by AQA. Unlimited preparatory time is allowed before the 10 hour test.

PowerPoint on students-shared-Art- “YEAR10THESEAARTISTS”

This project aims to consolidate skills and knowledge from the previous three years. A carefully structured approach is used to show how the GCSE Assessment Objectives are met through practical and research tasks. The project culminates in a final piece which is displayed in the school.

PowerPoint on students-shared-Art- “Y10 PAINTER’S PAINTERS”

An opportunity to develop research and painting skills (followed up by an optional Oil Painting workshop after school in the Summer Term)

This is NOT A PROJECT! It’s an opportunity to produce some quality work without the need to link between tasks. It is also a chance to begin develop independent work by introducing different artists, approaches/techniques and media.

This unit is intended to allow students to develop skills and interests in a more self directed fashion – just like they will have to in response to the Externally Set Assignment at the end of the course. The themes are diverse and altered yearly to suit the range of skills and interests of current students.
They have been carefully selected in light of previously successful exam units produced by past students.

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/thelakesartdept/movement-figures-in-motion/

https://www.pinterest.co.uk/thelakesartdept/collections-pop-art-still-life/

This is an independent unit of work set by the examination board (AQA). Although set by the board the initial themes are expanded (particularly in the AO1/Contextual side by means of a PowerPoint presentation).

A calendar is issued that helps to structure the students’ use of time.  A final piece is completed during a 10 hr (2X5 hrs) controlled test at the end of a 12 week preparatory period.

2017 Examinations and onwards

A Level Art & Design – Fine Art – Exam Board AQA/Specification Code 7202

The A Level examination consists of two units usually taken over the two years.

Component 1- Portfolio/Personal Investigation – 60%

All practical coursework units will include practical work, accompanied by a 1000-3000 word personal study.

Component 2- Externally Set Assignment – 40%

Students choose one from a range of themes set by AQA. Preparatory time is allowed before the 15 hour test.

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The first part of this component aims to develop students’ creative skills (after the sometimes limiting experience of passing the GCSE examination).

Risk taking and experimentation are very much encouraged. Observational drawing is the main feature of many of the activities, but approaches will often be non-traditional. A portfolio of work will be produced to include traditional Fine Art, 3D design, Graphic Communication and Photography.

In the second part students will take the most successful elements of the portfolio and develop them to a chosen theme resulting in several final pieces.

Over the second year students develop the work in a wholly independent fashion (with support from staff).

The unit culminates in several linked final pieces in media chosen by the student, supported by a 1000-3000 word critical study​.

Homework tasks, and independent work outside of lessons, are seen as a particular strength of successful advanced level students. The intensive programme of set homeworks is seen as springboard to more personal developments.

A crucial part of this unit are regular group tutorials/critiques where students are able to present and discuss their ideas and work.

This is an independent unit of work set by the examination board (AQA). Although set by the board the initial themes are expanded (particularly in the AO1/Contextual side by means of a PowerPoint presentation).

A calendar is issued that helps to structure the students’ use of time. A final piece is completed during a 15 hour controlled test after only a few weeks.

The remaining weeks are spent developing and refining this idea.