Curriculum
| TERM | YEAR 10 | YEAR 11 |
| Term 1&2 | Coursework 60%
Portfolio of Skills – Project 1 Observational drawing and mark making. Students experiment with a variety of drawing tools, materials and techniques to accurately draw from observation. Artists investigated Danny Gregory Vince Low Karl Blossfeldt (photography and drawing) |
Me and My Surroundings – extended phase
Students choose from one of the themes architecture, objects, urban decay or portraits and work independently and creatively to research, develop, experiment with ideas, processes and techniques and conclude with a final outcome. |
| Term 3 & 4 | Portfolio of Skills – Project 1
Painting skills and techniques. Students will be introduced to different paint techniques and collage to create both realism and abstract compositions. Artists investigated Michael Craig-Martin Charlotte Caron Cubism Picasso and Braque |
Externally Set Assignment 40%
The exam is released from AQA Exam Board and students choose 1 question to research, develop, experiment with ideas, processes and techniques and then conclude with a final outcome in a 10 hour exam. |
| Term 5 & 6 | Me and My Surroundings – Project 2
Students will be introduced to a variety of media to successfully realise intentions. Artists and themes investigated Ian Murphy – architectural drawing Jim Dine – objects and observational drawing Banksy – street Art and urban decay, mixed media Natalie Foss – emotive portraits and facial proportions |
Students sit the final exam of 10 hours divided over several days to produce a final outcome; concluding all their research, investigations, development and ideas. All work is submitted at the end of the 10 hours and the course concludes. |