art

Art at KS3 is taught through structured learning and knowledge retrieval whilst also allowing and encouraging student independence. In lessons teachers will model tasks and skills and provide scaffolding to support in both practical and written activities. Student understanding will be checked through formative and summative assessment and questioning.

Through the MYP program students will learn to  find creative solutions to any problems that they may encounter in their work. They will become resilient, thoughtful, independent learners with a deeper understanding of their environment and the world and the  issues that affect it.

At Key Stage 3 students will learn how to control their skills using different materials and processes.They will be encouraged to experiment and take risks with their work where appropriate whilst reflecting on their own progress. They  will be encouraged  to be inquisitive; ask questions and find connections between their own work and that of others within the wider context. The students will be able to articulate their ideas to an audience and be reflective on their own practice.They will develop  independence and a sense of ownership over their learning.

At Key Stage 4 students will continue to build on their prior knowledge,skills and understanding. They will work thematically over a two year course, researching and analysing the work of selected artists and be given the freedom to explore these themes in more depth from a variety of starting points, whilst also receiving direct teaching. They will be supported in the development of their practical studies through regular tutorials and targeted intervention where necessary.They will be encouraged to attend intervention where necessary and /or offered time extra times when they can further develop their ideas and final pieces.

• Coursework 60%
• Exam 40%

In year 11 module 4 students will sit their exam on a theme provided by the exam board.  They will have 10 weeks to provide their personal responses.

As a result of the GCSE Art course students will demonstrate a definite development in their practical skills across a wide range of materials and processes.They will be able to fully articulate their own ideas and how these make reference to the work of others and their sketchbooks will act as a journey and documentation of their thought process. They will be able to work with independence in organising their ideas and their own creative processes and will reflect on their work and modify accordingly.

Through their GCSE course they will have a much deeper understanding of artists, art movements and how art can be applied within a practical world setting and the possibilities of further study at A Level. They will be well versed in the possibility of careers within the creative sectors and the requirements for these courses.