Art & Design

Key Stage 3 Art

During the Key Stage 3 Art and Design course, you will learn more about some of the following techniques:

drawing
painting
printing
pottery
3-dimensional construction
collage
modelling
designing

Throughout the course we are aiming to develop in you:

an ability to work independently
an ability to observe accurately and record what you see
an imaginative and creative approach to ideas and themes
an understanding of techniques and skills in a variety of Art media
an ability to evaluate and discuss your work
an awareness of the work of artists, designers, craftsmen and craftswomen of various cultures, past and present
a commitment to sustained, organised, creative work
an ability to keep and maintain a sketch book.

Conisborough College Art Student Lewisham

GCSE Art & Design

Course Content:

Art and design is a creative and enjoyable subject. Students explore and develop their visual ideas linked to given themes. Students will be taught and experiment with materials and processes such as drawing, painting, collage, print making, 3-D construction and photography. ICT skills are also taught and developed.

Students will produce a portfolio of their work and final pieces of work in the media of their choice in all 3 years of the course.
This is a coursework based subject with 60% of the marks contributing to the GCSE. The remaining 40% of the marks comes from the year 11 exam portfolio.

Examination details:

This is a coursework based subject with 60% of the marks contributing to the GCSE. The remaining 40% of the marks comes from the year 11 exam portfolio.

Career Opportunities:

Architecture, ceramics, conservation, fashion design, furniture design, museum and gallery work, graphic design, interior design, jewellery design, print-making, window dressing, etc.

Books, Materials, Visits, Field Courses, Websites

Students are taken to museums and galleries to support their studies when possible, at least once, if not twice a year. Find below some useful Art-related web resources: