The aim of Art & Design is to nurture a growth of perception and enquiry
in visual communication leading to an understanding and appreciation of the world around us and others in it. To produce creative work that empowers
students with confidence and opportunities for further education.
Available courses:
Art and Design
Arts Award
Name of Course
Art and Design
Qualification
GCSE AQA 8201
Outline of Course
A portfolio comprising of a sustained unit of work which addresses all 4 of the assessment objectives and a selection of other pieces of artwork. This will account for 60% of the course and an externally set task (exam) accounts for the remaining 40% of the marks.
Assessment is based on 4 key objectives which involve looking at the ideas of artists, recording ideas via drawing, painting and photography, designing/sampling/experimenting and generating a final outcome.
How it’s taught
Students will choose topics that they enjoy and will be guided through a range of practical workshops to develop new skills, techniques and understanding. A wide variety of material areas will be on offer to students such as drawing, painting, printing, wire work, ceramics, textiles and sculpture. Students will be expected to work independently on their chosen ideas. Students will hopefully experience time with a visiting artist or have the opportunity to visit a gallery or exhibition.
Topic Areas
- Drawing
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Ceramics
- Wire & metal sculpture
- Upcycled plastics
- Lighting
- Textiles
- Card construction
- Paper sculpture
- Carving
- Printmaking
- Photography
- Interiors
Homework
It will be essential for learners to continue artwork at home in order to generate enough work for their portfolio. Tasks will mostly include drawing, research and generating design ideas.
Name of Course
Arts Award
Qualification
Arts Award Bronze – Level 1
Outline of Course
Supporting young people to develop as artists and arts leaders
Arts Award, endorsed by Arts Council England and run by Trinity College London, is a flexible and completely student centred award that encompasses the Arts as a whole and incorporates performing arts, music, dance as well as visual arts (drawing / painting /ceramics / textiles / sculpture). There is no final exam for this qualification.
To achieve Bronze, a Level 1 award on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), young people take part in an arts activity they enjoy, go to an arts event, research their arts inspiration and share their skills with others.
Young people need to plan their work with an adviser, and keep a record by creating their own Arts Award portfolio. Their portfolio might be a folder, sketchbook, video diary or a website – it’s up to them.
Bronze award is equivalent to GCSE grade 1-3.
How it’s taught
Students will discuss and agree on a project of their choice and they will choose their own way of meeting the assessment objectives
Topic Areas
Drawing / painting /ceramics / textiles / sculpture / performing arts / music / dance / printmaking / fashion / jewellery / interiors.
Homework
Homework will be set every 2 weeks.
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