Art & Design

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.

The Key Stage 3 and 4 Art Curriculum Road Map can be viewed by clicking on the button below.

Our 5-year curriculum map clearly outlines the intent, implementation, and impact of each subject, providing a comprehensive overview of the learning journey for our students. Please click on the button below to access the 5-year curriculum map for Art.

Course Content:

The GCSE in Fine Art is a broad and flexible course, that requires students to develop an appreciation of the creative process through a practical response, using a variety of two-dimensional and three-dimensional media, materials, techniques, and processes. Students should explore critically how artists, craftspeople and designers from diverse cultures, times and societies have arrived at solutions and communicated meaning using the formal elements.

Students should use this knowledge when developing new ideas, recording observations and creating outcomes, which will fully realise their personal intentions.

Component 1: Personal Portfolio (internally set) 60% of final grade. Students will develop a portfolio of work demonstrating a range of skills, techniques, processes and techniques.

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment 40% of final grade. Students will produce a project in response to an externally set question paper. Following the preparatory period, students must complete 10 hours of unaided, supervised time to produce an outcome linked to their theme.

You can continue your art and design studies at A level, where the same titles are available. If you don’t want to take your art and design studies any further, the transferable skills you gain will still be valuable. You’ll develop problem solving, creative thinking, investigation, research, communication, and teamwork skills, and gain the ability to develop, refine and present ideas.  Employers and universities regard all of these highly.

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