The Art, Design & Textiles Department
Art enables students to become visually literate, to develop skills and imagination and to become more visually aware of the world in which they live. The Art Department aims to promote the enjoyment of Art, Craft and Design for all pupils. We encourage creativity, imagination, presentation skills and powers of observation whilst developing a wide range of Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) for all of our students.
The Art Department has 5 teachers and a technician. Staff have specialisms in Fine Art, Textiles and Ceramics and teaches on average a quarter of the School at exam level each year. We offer the following specialist Art subjects at KS4 and KS5; GCSE Art and Design, GCSE Textiles, ABC Art and Design, AS and A2 Level Fine Art and AS and A2 Level Textiles.
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KS3 Art and Design
What will I learn?
In Year 7, 8, 9 students have a one hour lesson each week. Classes are taught in mixed-ability groups. Students use a sketchbook in order to record what has been seen, imagined or remembered and to gather resources and materials. Students are introduced to a range of techniques, concepts and artists (contemporary and traditional), as well a taught course of formal drawing skills.
How will I be assessed?
All Art skills, addressed by the National Curriculum, are taught within a given theme and assessed both in class and for independent learning homework tasks. Assessment includes: Research, Use of Media, Making, Artists’ Research and Evaluating and Developing using National curriculum levels.
Year 7 are expected to achieve Level 3 or 4
Year 8 are expected to achieve Level 4 or 5
Year 9 are expected to achieve Level 5 or 6
We recognise that all students are individuals and have Target Levels as a guide.
Teacher and student self assessment is embedded into the course. Homework is usually set weekly to support the development of work completed in class.
Personal learning and thinking skills (PLTS)
Throughout the unit students have the opportunity to develop Personal Learning and Thinking Skills. A range of activities are embedded into the programme of study designed to develop key skills including: Independent enquiry, Team work, Creative thinking, Self-management, Independent Enquiry, Participation and Reflection abilities.
What extra-curricular activities can I take part in?
There is a Key Stage 3 Art club on Thursday 3.25-4.25
During the year all Year 9 students participate in one aspect of The Arts Award and can continue the award as an extra-curricular activity to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. This is for any student but is particularly good for anyone already participating in out of school activities in music/drama/dance/art/creative writing.
http://www.artsaward.org.uk/site/?id=64
What websites can I look at?
You can check out the National Curriculum for Art website:
Where do I find out more information?
Talk to Mrs Udall in the Art department or email her.
