Key Stage 4
Year 10
Intent
Over the course of the year pupils build on skills they have learned at KS3, whilst developing their independence and creativity. Pupils will start to become more independent gradually as they move into their portfolio unit, they will build on presentation skills and become more proficient and articulate in their analysis of their own work and the work of others.
Learning Journey
Half Term 1
Topic: Life Cycles
Focus:
- Pupils continue portraiture unit, looking at various artists.
- Artist workshop at New Art Exchange
- How to present artist page.
Half Term 2
Topic: Life Cycles
Focus:
- Pupils learn skin colour and apply it accurately.
- Pupils also learn how to paint objects realistically reference: Audrey Flack
Artists:
- Florian Nicolle
- Kris Trappeniers
- Lionel Smit
Half Term 3
Topic:
Focus:
- Pupils start sketch books and start their independent journeys for their coursework.
Half Term 4
Topic:
Focus:
- Pupils continue sketch books and their independent journeys for their coursework, guided by teacher in formative assessment.
Year 11
Intent
Pupils will show complete independence as they develop their ideas further to form final pieces. They will then build on the skills they have learned to complete their exam unit where their independence then prepares them for the next step in their academic journey.
Learning Journey
Art News
- Year 10 Art GCSE
Over the last two weeks, pupils have been responding to the work of Kris Trappeniers. (30/11/2021) - Year 10 GCSE pupils visit the New Art Exchange
Year 10 GCSE pupils meet Arit Emmanuella Etukudo (12/10/2021) - Year 8 art work
Year 8 have been learning about the artist Jim Dine. (12/02/2021) - Year 11 produce amazing work in lockdown!
Year 11 have been working hard in lockdown on their Art GCSE coursework (12/02/2021) - Futurism
Our talented Year 9s are producing some fantastic work in lockdown! (04/02/2021)