Art & Design























Subject Overview:
Art & Design develops students’ understanding of how meanings, ideas and intentions can be communicated through both a visual and tactile language, with an emphasis on the formal elements associated with this subject. Throughout a varied programme of study, pupils are given the opportunity to experiment with a wide range of different media and technologies to realise their intentions. Students are given opportunities to appreciate contextual influences throughout units of work studied, alongside trips to local exhibitions and visits to school from local practising artists.
Key Stage 3 Programmes of Study:
Students study a range of different disciplines, including drawing & graphic media, textiles, printmaking, painting, ceramics & mixed media.
Year 8: Understanding of the formal visual elements of Line, Tone, Colour, Form, Shape and Pattern, through Landscape Painting and Tonal Studies of Teddy Bears.
Year 9: Portraiture and Natural Forms, with a strong contextual influence.
Year 10: Still-life and Buildings / One-point perspective, with a strong contextual influence.
Key Stage 4: CCEA, GCSE Art & Design.
Programmes of Study, include:
Component 1: 60%
Part A: Exploratory Portfolio
Part B: Investigating the Creative & Cultural Industries
Component 2: 40%
Externally Set Assignment.
Key Stage 5: CCEA GCE A Level Art & Design.
Programmes of Study, include:
AS 1: Experimental Portfolio: 60%
AS 2: Personal response: 40%
A2 1: Personal & Critical Investigation: 60%
A2 2: Thematic Outcome: 40%
Both GCSE & GCE A Level courses, are internally marked & externally moderated by CCEA.
Key Stage 5: OCN Level 3 Creative Arts and Digital Technologies.
This qualification provides learners with skills and knowledge for careers in the creative and digital sectors. It allows for specialist study, including photography and film using digital tools to support traditional creative practices.
Programmes of Study, include:
Creative Skills and Techniques: Learners will develop hands-on creative skills and techniques.
Digital Technologies: The course integrates technology into creative arts and prepares learners to use digital tools for creative output.
Portfolio Development: Students will create a diverse portfolio of work, including health & safety in the creative workplace.