Name of Head of Department
Mr A Burton BA (Hons), PGCE
Statement of Intent
The aim of the Art Department is to provide a stimulating broad-based curriculum, providing a wide range of experiences, materials and tools in which students tackle projects which are both challenging and build on previous key skills and knowledge.
We encourage students to value work produced to deepen understanding of art and creativity. Students evaluate both verbally and in written research of artists, art movements and other cultures. Our dedicated Art team holds particular expertise in painting, printmaking, illustration, ceramics and sculpture.
The Art department is often a hive of activity at lunchtime as we offer extra provision to all art students.
Curriculum Programmes of Study
Year |
Cycle | Content |
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Year 7 |
Cycle 1 |
All about me |
Cycle 2 |
Hanging Sculptures |
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Cycle 3 |
Aboriginal Art William Morris Project Perspective Van Gogh’s bedroom |
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Year 8
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Cycle 1 |
Tonal Portraits |
Cycle 2 |
Ceramic gargoyle Landscape and Print (Part 2) |
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Cycle 3 |
Collaborative artwork Past projects have included: ‘Are We Equal?’ A huge graphic work inspired by the contemporary artist Kenzo Minami. ‘The Boat Of Hope’ A boat sculpture adorned with messages about mental health and wellbeing- currently on display in the maths department (soon to be exhibited in Liverpool cathedral). |
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Year 9 |
Throughout the GCSE course, an emphasis on students’ confidence is nurtured within the development of this project. We will support students with all aspects of learning and understanding. In the study of portraiture, students will use a range of both materials and equipment including pencils, biro pens, charcoal, chalk, printing ink, mono printing and etching, lino cut, watercolour and acrylic paints, and ceramics. To support this work, students will undertake artist research. Once the students have gained knowledge and understanding of the skills needed, along with experimentation and development of their own work, they will create a large-scale drawing and painting as a final piece. |
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Year 10 and 11 |
In year 10 students move into the natural forms project, which explores organic plant forms, through drawing and photography, animals in movement using photography and water colours, chalk and charcoal, landscapes/ seascapes through a range of mediums including acrylic paint, oil paint and pastels. A large-scale landscape / seascape painting will conclude this project. In January, students will be given their exam papers. They have a term and a half to do a mind map, relevant artist research, pastiches, development of their own ideas, experimentation, photography, contact sheets, editing skills and their final piece. |
Lower Years Assessment Framework
Middle Years Exam and Specification Information
Extra-curricular activities
Every lunchtime students are encouraged to continue to develop their skills in art, this is an opportunity to catch up with home learning or to be given help with techniques and other challenges they might have. An after school club is available to students who want to develop their artistic skills.
Collapsed curriculum days provide opportunities for the students to explore new art forms.
A level students visit London and explore galleries and other venues providing an opportunity to explore our rich culture.