Art
Autumn 1
Year 10
Collections
Students working through a series of practical exercises to explore the theme Collections.
Students will explore, through a range of two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional processes and media, practical application of skills and relevant critical and contextual sources such as the work of contemporary artists, craftspeople and designers and the different purposes, intentions and functions of art, craft and design.
Development of sketchbook studies and work outside of the sketchbook.
Art History & Contextual Studies: Examining the work of a range of artist from different times and cultures
Areas of investigation
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Collage
Mixed media
3D Design
Ceramics
Digital design
Photographic techniques.
Installations
Year 11
Completion of portfolio of work Component 1
Students will explore, through a range of two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional processes and media, practical application of skills and relevant critical and contextual sources such as the work of contemporary artists, craftspeople and designers and the different purposes, intentions and functions of art, craft and design.
Development of sketchbook studies and work outside of the sketchbook.
Art History & Contextual Studies: Examining the work of a range of artist from different times and cultures.
Areas of investigation
Drawing
Painting
Printmaking
Collage
Mixed media
3D Design
Ceramics
Digital design
Photographic techniques
Installations
Autumn 2
Year 10
Collections
Continued sketchbook development, research and investigation.
Year 11
Completion of portfolio of work Component 1
Spring 1
Year 10
Collections
Working towards individual and original responses to the theme Collections
Developing sketchbook investigations and analysis of relevant art works.
Creation of a final piece/s of any scale and media in response to the theme.
Year 11
Externally Set Assignment
Students receive their seen exam paper in January and will be working on their individually chosen project. They will be exploring a wide range of media and techniques and analysing the works of different artists relevant to their chosen investigations.
Spring 2
Year 10
Collections
Completion of final piece.
Year 11
Externally Set Assignment
Development towards final piece and completion of sketchbook studies.
Summer 1
Year 10
Individual theme selected by students in response to Collections.
Start of new sketchbook research and development.
Year 11
Externally Set Assignment
Controlled ‘exam’ period.
Summer 2
Year 10
Individual theme selected by students in response to Collections
Development of practical investigations and explorative investigations.
Extended sketchbook studies and analysis of the works of relevant artists.