Art

In Art, pupils explore visual, tactile and other sensory experiences to communicate ideas and meanings.  They work with traditional and new media, developing confidence, competence, imagination and creativity. They learn to appreciate and value images and artefacts across times and cultures, and to understand the contexts in which they were made.

Pupils are encouraged to reflect critically on their own and that of others, judging quality, value and meaning. They learn to think and act as artists, craftspeople and designers, working creatively and intelligently. They develop an appreciation of art, craft and design, and its role in the creative and cultural industries that enrich their lives.

This specification provides students with a wide range of creative, exciting and stimulating opportunities to explore their interests in art and design in ways that are personally relevant and truly developmental in nature.

 At KS3 pupils will be exploring and experimenting with a range of media, in order to formulate a personalised visual language. Pupils will be researching and gaining greater insight into artists, photographers and craftsman.
This will allow pupils to appreciate the value of arts and crafts in today’s society and build closer connection to social, cultural and moral diversity.
Pupils will also be taught a range of methods to secure their skills in drawing from primary and secondary resources. 

Year 7

Introduction to the formal elements such as line, shape, form, pattern and colour, to which pupils will be experimenting with a range of media, to refine their skills.
Pupils will also be learning about appropriate artists and craftsmen within this field of study.

Year 8

Introduction to portraiture and the build environment, to which pupils learn how to measure and to draw accurately from primary and secondary resources.
Pupils will also be learning about appropriate artists and craftsmen within this field of study.

Year 9 

Introduction to more personalised ways of working, building on the skills base from Years 7&8, the theme of the students' work will be 'Under the Sea', exploring contemporary artists and putting art into the context of a creative career option. Students will explore print making methods and have the opportunities to work in a variety of 3D media.
Pupils will also be learning about appropriate artists and craftsmen within this field of study.

Assessment Objectives
Pupils must demonstrate their ability to:

• AO1 Art study
  To show an understanding of the work and style of Artists and different Cultures. The work will demonstrate analytical and cultural understanding.
  
  
• AO2 Media
  To show evidence of a refined use of materials, media and techniques. This will stem from exploration and experimentation.
  
  
• AO3 Observation
  To show an ability to record observations through drawing, painting, photography or other appropriate methods.
  
  
• AO4 Response
  To produce a personal response to a unit of work, realising intentions and making connections to key styles or Artist’s work.

 Pupils' work will be assessed each term via the 4 Assessment Objectives, these are skills based assessments which link to the expectations of the GCSE course. The aim of this is to ensure that students are aware and prepared for GCSE subjects (Art/Photography) and to inform finer grading in line with performance at GCSE.

GCSE Art and Design 

Exam Board - AQA
Specification Code - 8202

What will I learn?

GCSE in Art and Design builds on work done at Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 & 9).
We want you to develop an adventurous and enquiring approach to Art and Design, and develop the skills to explore your own thoughts and feelings.
You will develop an understanding of historical and contemporary art and be able to produce a personal response, exploring a range of ideas.
You will be supported to produce a well organised portfolio of work that will be made up of sketchbooks, photographs of work, mounted or framed 2D work and a range of 3D work.
The topics chosen will be varied and will depend on resources, and the nature of the group.

 How will I learn?

You will be taught various techniques including:

• different ways to draw
• different ways to pain
• sculpting (construction) in various media
• how IT and photography can be used in art

You will be shown lots of examples of different art and design work (old, new and from different cultures) and you will carry out research and copy examples in order to develop your understanding and analytical skills.

In Year 10 & 11 these skills and techniques will be applied to larger, thematic projects, more in keeping with the requirements of the exam. You will work mainly in the art rooms, but also in other parts of the school and grounds, and in and around Bude.
You will be offered the chance to visit a local gallery, (Barnstaple, Bideford, St. Ives, Truro, Falmouth, Exeter or Plymouth have all been visited in the past). 

How will I be assessed?

You will be continuously assessed throughout the course in order to help you improve your work.

During the Spring term in Year 11, pupils will select the strongest unit of work for assessment accompanied by other large responses and their final outcome. This is worth 60% of the final mark.

The remaining 40% is the Externally Set Assignment.
The exam paper is given out in February of Year 11.
You will have until April/May to develop the exam project and 10 hours (2 days in your art room) at the end to produce a final piece, or pieces, of work, in any size and media.

Assessment Objectives

 Candidates must demonstrate their ability to:

• AO1 Develop their ideas through investigations informed by contextual and other sources demonstrating analytical and cultural understanding
• AO2 Refine their ideas through experimenting and selecting appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes
• AO3 Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to their intentions in visual and/or other forms
• AO4 Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating analytical and critical understanding, realising intentions and where appropriate, making connections between visual, written, oral or other elements

Course Structure

• Unit 1: Portfolio of Work 60%
  Containing the best extended project, final response and other finished pieces
  
  
• Unit 2: Externally Set Task 40%
  Exam paper given out beginning of February in Year 11. Pupils will have a practical 10 hour exam sat in May of that year

Our Expectations

• Attend all lessons
• Catch up with work missed
• Bring basic equipment to lessons
• The Art rooms are available at lunchtimes and Tuesdays or Thursdays after school
• Homework will be set regularly and be on Show my homework
• Visits to galleries can greatly enhance understanding, and should be encouraged

Topics

During the course, various topics will be explored, with the emphasis on improving and developing skills taught at Key Stage 3

Techniques and Media

• Drawing
• Painting
• Collage (2D and 3D)
• Printing (various)
• Clay work
• Other types of 3D construction
• Paper cutting
• Stencilling
• Tracing/projection
• Drawing pencils
• Colouring pencils
• Fine line pen
• Graphite sticks
• Water colours
• Ready mix paint
• Acrylic paint
• Inks/bleach
• Printing ink
• Felt pens
• Plaster bandage
• Plaster of Paris
• Clay
• Fabrics
• Oil pastels
• Chalk pastels
• Recycled junk
• Magazines Newspapers
• Photographs
  
  Web Links:
  https://www.studentartguide.com/articles/a-level-art-sketchbook
  http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/art/practicalities/analysingartistwork1.shtml

Post 16 opportunities and careers

Success at GCSE Art provides a strong foundation for further study on A Level courses or vocational courses post 16. One in eleven UK jobs are now in the creative industries including advertising, digital media, film and animation. Other art related careers included: teaching, architecture, gallery curator, art therapist, illustrator, jeweller, potter…the list is endless.