Our KS3 curriculum is designed to build students confidence in handling a range of materials and processes whilst fostering their natural ability for creativity and experimentation. We want our students to take creative risks and be ambitious about their ideas.
Students will look at a variety of different artists throughout KS3, using their art work as inspiration and learning how to look at the work of others and be influenced and inspired to create art work of our own.
Students will undertake a selection of different art projects exploring themes such as Architecture, identity, landscapes, sport, still life and sculpture.
Students will be given the opportunity to work with a variety of materials, they will explore a range of techniques and processes including, drawing, painting, print making, sculpture and collage.
Homework will be set each term and will explore the following skills,
Students will complete two assessments each term. Students will receive regular verbal and written feedback, written feedback will be recorded in students assessment folders or sketchbooks. In addition, students will frequently be asked to reflect on their learning highlighting strengths and areas for development.
Course title and type of qualification: Art and Design GCSE
At Bishop Young CE Academy we follow the AQA GCSE Art and design specification which allows students to develop their ideas in drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography and collage/assemblage as their primary mediums. Students are very much encouraged to tailor their project ideas to their individual strengths and interests, resulting in work of a highly personal nature.
In Year 10, students will be given the opportunity to extend their art skills by undertaking a series of practical workshops and assignments under several project themes. Students will be expected to support their classwork with regular homework assignments. Later in Year 10 and moving into Year 11,students will be developing their own projects based on broad starting points giving students the opportunity to develop their ideas into areas of strength and interest. Examples of previous projects have included:
The Everyday, Portraiture, Music, Natural forms, Emotions, Dance, Conflict, Urban Landscapes etc.
Students are assessed against four equally weighted (25%) assessment objectives:
The GCSE AQA Art and Design specification is split into two parts. Part 1 (Coursework) and Part 2 (Externally Set Task).
Whether you chose to pursue a career in art or not, the subject offers much in terms of skills that you acquire and develop which are highly sought after by colleges and employers alike. In a world where even the most complex factual information is merely a click away, the ability to conceive and develop an idea with originality is highly prized.
The traditional pathway for students wishing to pursue their interest in Art and Design is to enrol in an A Level course and then onto an Art Foundation course post-18 before starting and undergraduate degree. At Bishop Young Academy we offer both A Level Art and Design and A Level Photography.
The skills that students gain from studying Art lead naturally to career paths including: Artist, Art Teacher, Fashion Designers, Web Designers, Illustrators, Photographers, Jewellery designers, Arts therapist, Arts worker, Animators, working in the film industry, careers in Marketing and Advertising and many more.
Examination Board: AQA
Course title and type of qualification: GCSE Photography
At Bishop Young CE Academy we follow the AQA GCSE Photography specification which allows students to develop their ideas in Location photography, studio photography, experimental imagery, installation, Moving image. Students will develop techniques and processes using light, viewpoint, aperture, depth of field, shutter speed, movement and digital processes. Students are very much encouraged to tailor their project ideas to their individual strengths and interests, resulting in work of a highly personal nature.
In Year 10, students will be given the opportunity to extend their photography skills by undertaking a series of practical workshops and assignments under several project themes. Students will be expected to support their classwork with regular homework assignments. Later in Year 10 and moving into Year 11, students will be developing their own projects based on broad starting points giving students the opportunity to develop their ideas into areas of strength and interest.
Examples of previous projects have included:
Students are assessed against four equally weighted (25%) assessment objectives.
The GCSE AQA Photography specification is split into two parts. Part 1 (Coursework) and Part 2 (Externally Set Task).
Whether you chose to pursue a career in art or not, the subject offers much in terms of skills that you acquire and develop which are highly sought after by colleges and employers alike. In a world where even the most complex factual information is merely a click away, the ability to conceive and develop an idea with originality is highly prized.
The traditional pathway for students wishing to pursue their interest in Art and Design is to enrol in an A Level course and then onto an Art Foundation course post-18 before starting and undergraduate degree. At Bishop Young Academy we offer both A Level Art and Design and A Level Photography.
The skills that students gain from studying Art lead naturally to career paths including: Photographers, Artist, Art Teacher, Graphic Designer, Web Designers, Illustrators, Arts therapist, Animators, working in the film industry, careers in Marketing and Advertising and many more.
Examination Board: AQA
The course will allow you to develop your drawing, painting, designing and sewing skills. This course is extremely creative and students are able to focus on their strengths and develop these skills throughout the course.
Students will learn how to:
Students are assessed against four equally weighted (25%) assessment objectives.
The GCSE AQA Art Textiles specification is split into two parts. Part 1 (Coursework) and Part 2 (Externally Set Task).
Coursework (60% of final grade) – Students must complete more than one project of work covering all four assessment objectives and present a selection of this work for internal and external moderation (AQA). The coursework unit is on-going from September in Year 10.
Externally Set Task (40% of final grade) – Students are presented with a range of starting points to use as inspiration for their own art project. Students must ensure that they cover all four assessment objectives in the development of their project ideas. Students complete their final piece over a two-day period where they are off timetable working in the Art department.
This qualification will support students to move on to any qualification in the areas of textiles, fashion or art at KS5.
Examination Board: AQA
