Aims
Art and design helps to develop creative thinking and investigative skills which are key fundamentals for any employer, encouraging a creative and independent learner which is ideal for anyone looking for a career in the creative industries.
Key Stage 3
Year 8
The main emphasis in year 8 is to learn the essential elements of art and design, line, tone, form, and colour. They learn these through different projects such as:
- Colour theory
- Portraiture
- Nature
- Ceramics
Year 9
The main emphasis in year 9 is to explore creative thinking and product design.
They learn these through different projects such as:
- Observational drawing
- Product Design and advertising
- Working in 2D and 3D
Year 10
The main emphasis in year 10 is to explore the world around us, looking at the built environment and landscapes.
They learn these through different media such as :
- paint, print, oil pastels, collage
- Working in 2D and 3D
- Ceramics
Key Stage 4
We study CCEA GCSE Art and Design
BENEFITS TO STUDENTS
Students will:
- develop knowledge, understanding and awareness of the purpose of art, craft and design in a variety of contexts through their own work and the research of others’ work;
- have opportunities to actively engage in the creative process of art, craft and design, developing their creative, imaginative and intuitive capabilities, critical and reflective thinking skills and technical skills; and
- be encouraged to work independently and with a broad range of media to experiment, take risks and refine ideas and outcomes.
Key Stage 5
AS/A2 Art and Design
Specification Summary The revised GCE Art and Design is available at two levels, AS and A2. It is available as a General Art and Design (combined studies qualification) or as a specialism in Photography and Lens Based Media, Three Dimensional Design or Textiles. There are four units – two at AS level and two at A2 level: AS 1 : Experimental Portfolio A2 1: Personal and Critical Investigation AS 2 : Personal Response A2 2: Thematic Outcome
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