CURRICULUM
ART & DESIGN
Head of Department – Mrs H Eborall
Teacher of Art: Miss B Payet
Intent
We believe that a high quality cultural education in every school should be a right, not a privilege. As a department we must encourage young people to be inquisitive, disciplined and determined; wherever children start in life. Alongside literacy and numeracy, another skill needed in our workforce today is creativity. Cultural education subjects help young people to unlock their innate creativity, enabling them to become more rounded and confident human beings.
All students at Maghull High School will have the opportunity to use a range of materials, techniques and processes including ceramics, print-making, digital technologies, drawing and painting media. The majority of Art lesson focus on practical tasks which allow students to gain knowledge and skills from these new experiences. The department are also committed to providing students with experiences outside of the school, such as competitions and trips.Â
We recognise all students are on a journey with their learning, and aim for all students to have the confidence to evaluate their learning and set targets for the future, in relation to relevant career paths. Â
What are the key concepts that have to be mastered for pupils to be successful in this subject?
To be successful in Art students must master skills in 4 key areas:
•Creative Making – developing knowledge and understanding of a range of techniques, materials and processes.Â
•Reflective Recording of Ideas – becoming active participants in their own learning. Exploring personal ideas and concepts.Â
•Contextual Understanding and Knowledge- researching other artists and designers helps the students to put their own practice in to context.Â
•Personal Presentation and Evaluation – concluding learning through evaluation and with outcomes. Personal links throughout the broad theme.
Curriculum Overview
Key Stage 3 | Term 1 | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 3 |
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Year 7 | Colour/Tone | Pattern | Painting | Drawing | 2D to 3D | Visual Diaries |
Year 8 | Cultural use of Pattern | Cultural mark Making | Cultural use of 3D Forms | Cultural use of Mixed Media | Cultural use of Colour | Cultural Journey Recording Observations |
Year 9 | Refinement of Painting-adding meaning | Refinement of drawing-sharing messages | Refinement of mixed media-showing identity | Refinement of mixed media-evaluating aesthetics/concepts | Refinement of Sculpture-conveying messages/meaning | Cultural journey recording observations |
Year 10 | Research of photography/digital art and drawing | Experimentation of drawing/mono painting | Experimentation 3D/Mixed Media. Presentation- larger outcome | Experimentation Painting. Presentation- larger outcome | Experimentation Textiles/print making. Presentation- larger outcome | Experimentation Textiles/print making. Presentation- larger outcome |
Year 11 | Refinement of drawing, painting and print making | Planning final piece preparation | Research of Photography, digital art, drawing and mono painting | Choose a technique | Planning of final piece. 10 Hour controlled assessment | |
Year 12 | Project research including photography | Drawing experimentation and development | Painting experimentation and development | Print-making experimentation and development | Personal presentation | |
Year 13 | Refinement of drawing, painting and print making | Planning final piece preparation. | Exam unit begins. Research including photography and drawing | Student guided focus | Controlled assessment. 15 hour personal presentation |
Key Stage 3
Students will develop a series of skills relating to the key processes of art and design:
Explore and create skills includes:
- Observing & recording from first-hand observation, experience & imagination
- Investigating using line / tone / colour / shape / form / pattern / texture
- Exploring and developing ideas in a sketchbook
- Experimenting with a range of media / techniques & processesÂ
- Expressing & communicating ideas & feelings
Knowledge and evaluative skills include:
- Researching and investigating
- Learning how codes and conventions are used to convey ideas / meanings in a range of cultures
- Reflecting on and evaluating their own and others’ work
- Adapting and refining their own work
- Developing ideas and intentions when creating artwork
- Organising & presenting their own work appropriatelyÂ
How students are assessed
Students’ achievement is continually assessed, in terms of technical proficiency, working methods, ideas, evaluation skills and knowledge. Students are given regular verbal and written feedback to support further improvement. Students are also involved in evaluating their own and each other’s achievement, and in setting targets for their own development. Regular reports in Year 7, 8 and 9 will advise you on the progress that your child is making.
The new assessment framework is attached. This shows how all KS3 pupils will be assessed, and awarded ‘below’, ‘on’, above’ or ‘exceptional progress’. Â
Homework
In Art and Design homework will serve to reinforce or extend learning in the classroom. Students will be given written as well as practical tasks, such as an artist evaluation or pencil drawing. Students are also offered the opportunity to enter local and national competitions through homework assignments.Â
How parents can help
Parents should check the Firefly system or their child’s homework planner to ensure understanding. Parents should try to ensure that a quiet place is available for homework to be completed without distraction and that their child produces the best work that they are capable of. They should contact their child’s art teacher with any concerns via e-mail.
The Head of Department would also welcome feedback via e-mail, from parents regarding any aspect of their child’s art and design experiences, to inform future planning and to ensure that all of the students ‘Aspire, Achieve and Enjoy.’
Extra-curricular activities
The department is open for the majority of lunchtimes. Students are encouraged to attend to seek additional support or to complete class works and homework where necessary.
Competitions and external artistic opportunities are advertised on department notice boards and Firefly.Â
Scheme of Work Overview
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
Key Stage 4
Eduqas GCSE Art, Craft & Design
Students will complete 2 units of work over the 2 year course.
- Unit 1: Portfolio of Work. 60% of the total marks – Marked out of 120. This will include work completed in Year 10 and the first term of Year 11.
- Unit 2: Externally Set Task. 40% of the total marks – Marked out of 80. Set by exam board. Candidates respond to their chosen starting point. This unit will start in the January of Year 11.Â
Skills students develop
- Recording experiences and ideas
- Selecting and organising visual images & objects
- Analysing, discussing and evaluating them
- Exploring ideas through new media practices (e.g. ICT)
- Reviewing and modifying their own work, and planning and developing ideas in the light of their own and others’ evaluations
- Applying knowledge and understanding in producing their own art
How students are assessed
Students are assessed using the Eduqas assessment objectives. Each assessment objective is marked out of 20 (200 total marks)
Assessment Objectives
AO1: Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.
AO2: Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes.
AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.
AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language.
Students’ achievement is continually assessed and students are given regular verbal and written feedback to support further improvement. Students are involved in evaluating their own and each other’s achievement, and in setting targets for their own development. Regular reports will advise you on the progress that your child is making.
Home studies
Students are given a structure and timeline to work to. They will be given regular reminders of how to complete work set within the timeline. Students should use class time and home studies time to complete each Assessment Objective within the given time. There is an expectation of two A4 pieces of home studies a week or equivalent. Students are also encouraged to make regular visits to Art Galleries to extend their knowledge and understanding of a wide range of artists.
How parents can help
Parents should familiarise themselves and their child with published deadlines and ensure that these are consistently met. All information and resources are available on Firefly. Parents should try to ensure that a quiet place is available for homework to be completed without distraction and that their child produces the best work that they are capable of. They should ask to see their son’s / daughter’s sketchbook on a weekly basis and expect to see progress over time. They should also read specific targets on post-it notes on individual pieces and encourage completion. They should contact their child’s art teacher with any concerns via email.
Additional Support
The department is open for the majority of lunchtimes. Students are encouraged to attend to seek additional support or to complete coursework where necessary. School holiday sessions are offered in February Half-term and at Easter. Competitions and external artistic opportunities are advertised on department notice boards and Firefly.
Scheme of Work Overview
Year 10
Year 11
Key Stage 5
Eduqas GCE Art & Design Course Outline A Level
In the first year students will be introduced to a variety of experiences, employing a range of media, processes and techniques appropriate to the chosen area of study.
In the second year students are required to build upon the knowledge, understanding and skills gained in the prior year with greater depth of study. All work produced for this unit will be marked as a whole and internally marked and verified, and externally moderated. A written assignment will compliment this project in which students choose one idea to investigate, analyse and respond to.
Unit 1 Personal Investigation
- 120 marks
- 60% of the A Level.
Students are required to develop a personal investigation based on an issue, concept or theme supported by 1000 + words integrated.
All work produced for this unit will be marked as a whole.
Internally marked and verified and externally moderated.
Unit 2 Externally Set Assignment
- 80 marks
- 40% of A2
- A question paper containing various exciting starting points is issued.
Students choose one idea and then investigate, analyse and respond to it. They should complete a sketchbook which covers all the Assessment Objectives. Students then complete 15 hours of unaided, supervised time.
All work produced for this unit will be marked as a whole.
Externally set, internally marked and verified and externally moderated.
Skills students develop:
The main purpose of any course in art, craft and design is to develop an ability to appreciate the visual world and to respond in a personal and creative way. The skills developed will be varied. Among them, we will develop a working knowledge of materials, practices and technology in one or more of the disciplines within art. We will develop the skills to interpret and convey ideas and feelings using art, craft and design. We will develop imaginative and creative powers and experimental, analytical and documenting skills. We will also develop a specialist vocabulary and the knowledge and understanding of the place of art, craft and design in history and in contemporary society.
The specific skills acquired will be determined to some extent by the areas of study chosen.
How students are assessed:
Students are assessed using the assessment objectives.
•AO1: Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.
•AO2: Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops.
•AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress
•AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.
Students’ achievement is continually assessed and students are given regular verbal and written feedback to support further improvement. Students are involved in evaluating their own and each other’s achievement, and in setting targets for their own development. Half-termly reports will advise you on the progress that your child is making.
Home studies
Students are given a structure and timeline to work to. They will be given regular reminders of how to complete work set within the timeline. Students should use class time, study frees and home studies time to complete each Assessment Objective within the given time. There is an expectation of four A4 pieces of home studies a week or equivalent. They are expected to work for at least five hours outside of the classroom. Students are also encouraged to make regular visits to Art Galleries to extend their knowledge and understanding of a wide range of artists.
How parents can help
Parents should read through the Course Handbook with their child to ensure tasks are understood. They should familiarise themselves and their child with published deadlines and ensure that these are consistently met. Parents should try to ensure that a quiet place is available for homework to be completed without distraction and that their child produces the best work that they are capable of. They should contact their child’s art teacher with any concerns via telephone or email.
The Head of Department would also welcome feedback via email, from parents regarding any aspect of their child’s Art and Design experiences, to inform future planning and ensure the all students ‘Aspire, Achieve and Enjoy’
Additional Support
A Level students are welcome in the department and are always welcome to use the 3D Studio in Study Periods, whilst lower school lessons are taught in the joining space. The department is also open for the majority of lunchtimes. Students are encouraged to attend to seek additional support or to complete coursework where necessary. School holiday sessions are offered in February Half-term and at Easter. Competitions and external artistic opportunities are advertised on department notice boards.
Scheme of Work Overview
Year 12
Year 13