- Project 1 – Formal Elements – Work based around improving and understanding knowledge of the formal elements. Focus on acquiring skills and ability to analyse artists work.
- Project 2 – Portraiture – Formal introduction to the construction of the portrait. This will result in a piece linked to the work of a specific portrait artist.
- Project 3 – Colour & the Landscape – Focus on the environment and how colour can be used to enhance it.
- Project 1 – Illustration Project – Investigation into different techniques and styles relating to a more illustrative style.
- Project 2 – 3D Project – Includes sculptural responses linked to the moving figure.
- Project 3 – Pop Art – Project linked to the art movement, Pop Art. To look at the main protagonists involved in the art movement, and to then produce an applied final outcome in the style.
- Project 1 – Perspective – Formal unit that explores the concept of perspective through small exercises creating an understanding of principals relating to it.
- Project 2 – Artists Applied Artwork – Creating a functional item that relates to the work of a specific artist.
- Project 3 – Bugs – Illustrative and mixed media project linked to the theme of bugs and their environment.
Fine Art Examination Board: AQA (8202)
Year 10
- Project 1 – Observational Unit – Unit that focusses on the four Assessment Objectives – RECORD, DEVELOP, REFINE, PRESENT.
- Project 2 – Portrait Unit – Begins formally, looking at the work of other portrait artists and then changes focus where pupils develop own work based on the theme.
Year 11
- Project 2 continued – Including a 5 hour mock assignment inserted into the course structure.
- Project 3 – Externally set task – four months preparatory period and a ten hour final piece conducted in exam conditions.
BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Art and Design PracticeExamination Board: Pearson (603/7056/7)
The course comprises of two units over the two year course. Both units are broken down into four distinct areas. During this time students will explore how to research, develop ideas, explore media & materials and presentation of a portfolio.
- Component 1—Creative Practise in Art & Design
- Component 2— Responding to a Brief.
Fine Art Examination Board: AQA (7202)
Year 12
- Project 1 – The Everyday – Responses include Everyday Objects, Issues, Views, Routines, and Situations etc.
- Project 2 – Personal Study linked to an area of interest – Work must include reference to the four Assessment Objectives.
Year 13
- Project 2 continued – Personal Study continued, including a 5 hour mock assignment linked to the theme – Included in this is a 1500 essay linked to the project and its content.
- Project 3 – Externally set task – three months preparatory period and a fifteen hour final piece conducted in exam conditions.
Textiles Examination Board: AQA (7204)
Year 12
- Project 1 – The Seashore – Inspired by trip to Whitby – Work based on artists’ work and own photos.
- Project 2 – Textile Illustration – Gather inspiration from personal experiences and surroundings. Work must include reference to the four Assessment Objectives.
Year 13
- Project 2 continued – Textile Illustration continued, including a 5 hour mock assignment linked to the theme – Included in this is a 1500 essay linked to the project and its content.
- Project 3 – Externally set task – three months preparatory period and a fifteen hour final piece conducted in exam conditions.
Photography Examination Board: AQA (7206)
Year 12
- Project 1 – Introduction to photographic techniques, both traditional and modern – responses to both figurative and experimental reference points.
- Project 2 – Personal Study linked to an area of interest – Work must include reference to the four Assessment Objectives.
Year 13
- Project 3 –Personal Study linked to a further area of interest – Included in this is a 1500 essay linked to the project and its content.
- Project 4 – Externally set task – three months preparatory period and a fifteen hour final piece conducted in exam conditions.
