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The intent of our Art curriculum is to embed skills, concepts and knowledge.  Appreciation and enjoyment can be derived from Art learning and through a deeper understanding, our pupils can gain access to cultural richness and diversity.

Art embodies one of the highest forms of human creativity, Art should engage, inspire and challenge; equipping our pupils with the knowledge and skills to experiment, create and invent their own works of Art that ignite our pupil’s imagination and provide a fundamental means of personal expression.

The belief that Art has the power to evoke emotions, provoke thought, and promote empathy by exploring the interplay of light and shadow, colour and texture; seeking to create Art works that reveal the extraordinary within the ordinary.

We aim deliver Art at Holte as the most creative and inclusive curriculum area which allows all our pupils to achieve personal expression in a variety of media, developing visual literacy as a life skill. Additionally, to nurture and support our Holte pupils to have a desire and love of Art that extends beyond the classroom including pathways to support Art career progression.

Staffing                                         

Head of Department: Ms K Jarman, Ms A Cohen, Mr J Waterhouse, Mrs T Wallace, Ms M Davidson

Art Technician: Ms L Gelly 

Key Stage 3 Outline:

Key Stage 3 Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of creativity, inspires and challenges pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As pupils progress, they should be able to think critically and develop an understanding of art and design. They should also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.

Aims The national curriculum for art and design aims to ensure that all pupils:

•  produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences
• become proficient in drawing, painting, sculpture and other art, craft and design techniques
• evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of art, craft and design

know about great artists, craft makers and designers, and understand the historical and cultural development of their art forms.

Key Stage 4

Pupils are offered two options within the Pearson Edexcel Art and Design 2016 GCSE opportunities will be provided for students to make a personal artistic journey, progressing from initial ideas through visual and contextual research to a resolution that addresses our set theme. Assessment evidence must illustrate a coherent journey, demonstrating a sustained focus. The 4 assessment objectives are approached holistically as their interrelation enables our students to access the ‘artistic process’.

The two options are;

Three Dimensional Design (Ceramics)

Pupils will learn to work with a 3D design craft brief and produce drawings, use varied art media, study artists and then produce relevant 3D outcomes in clay.

Fine Art (painting, drawing, printmaking)

Pupils will develop knowledge and understanding of painting, drawing and printmaking by developing their techniques and using a wide range of both 2D and 3D materials.

Personal Portfolio – This will be worth 60% of your overall result.  

During the course you will complete a portfolio of artwork. Units consist of preparatory investigation studies, research into the work of artists, development of ideas and the completion of a final piece of Art/Ceramics.

The portfolio will be graded throughout Year 10 and 11 to enable you to develop your weaknesses and enhance your strengths. This will also give you an indication as to the GCSE grade you are working towards.

EXAMINATION – This is worth 40% of your overall result. 

For the final examination you will be given 8 weeks of preparation time to develop your work and ideas. The examination will last for 10 hours and you will produce a finished piece from your ideas generated in the lessons prior to the exam. Examination and coursework are both assessed in Year 11 and moderated by an External Examiner.

Key Stage 5

Pupils will have timetabled lessons but many visit us during their study periods to develop their practical work and skills further.

Pupils will need the following skills:

Draw from direct observation and develop, express and communicate creative ideas.Have some understanding of Art and Design history via independent research, visual analysis and verbal and written presentation.Explore experiment and utilise a wide range of materials, techniques and processes including ICT.Have the capacity to independently develop and express ideas and concepts by refining their own intentions and personal outcomes.

At Key Stage 5, students study the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Art and Design.

Course Components

Component 1: Personal Investigation 60%

Pupils produce a portfolio of work from starting points, topics or themes

Component 2: Externally set Assignment 40%

Pupils select one starting point from an early release question paper in February with 12 weeks of preparation time plus 15 hours-controlled time in a practical exam.

Advanced Level GCE Scheme of Assessment

The Advanced GCE is made up of components which are both internally marked and externally moderated.

Pupils are assessed on the following criteria:

1: Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. (25%)

2. Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. (25%)

3. Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. (25%)

4. Present a personal and meaningful response that realizes intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements. (25%)

Homework

Homework will always link directly to the work in lessons to help students progress. A variety of tasks will be set that include; personal studies, bringing in objects, revising notes and keywords, completing art work, practicing drawing skills, finding examples, researching artists and craftspeople, collecting information and developing ideas.

KS3 – 1hr 30minute homework every two weeks cycle each set consisting of 30 minutes.

KS4 – Always continue with your portfolio for homework.

Additional Reading

Additional reading material is available in the department and in the Holte school library. Pupils will be directed to additional visual and reading material as required, but international gallery websites are a good starting point for all pupils.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Pupils will always be notified of any extra-curricular activities offered by the department through letters sent home to parents. After school sessions are available on request on : Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

This year, we are currently running a Catch Up session on Thursdays 3.10 – 4pm for both KS3 and KS4 offering the pupils an opportunity to continue their class work with additional help and support from departmental staff.

Careers

Qualifications in Art can lead to employment in the following areas:

• Animator
• Fashion Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Interior Designer
• Make-up Artist
• Photographer
• Tattoo Artist
• Textile Designer
• Web Designer
• Web Developer