Art & Design
Studying art as a subject helps to develop critical thinking and the ability to interpret the world around us. At Oaks Park we encourage an enquiring mind, self-expression and creativity which can build confidence as well as a sense of individual identity. Art develops a broad set of important and transferable skills relevant to students, these include; motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
KS3 Art
Students are taught the skills and techniques needed to allow them to express their ideas and feelings; recording through drawing and photography is seen as an important part of the curriculum and is often the starting point students take to develop their work further. They will use a range of techniques and media, including painting, sculpture, clay and other art techniques. Students will find out about great artists from ancient times to the present day and learn to understand the history and culture behind these famous art pieces. Students respond to a range of topics which are based on their own world and the world around them.
Year7
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
Introduction to Art
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Portraits project
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Mask Project
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Year 8
| Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 |
Introduction to Street Art - Tagging project
Canopic Jars
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Canopic jars continued
Printing
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Architecture
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KS4 Art & Design
Examination Board: EDEXCEL
At Oaks Park High School, GCSE Art and Design is a popular choice. Students are encouraged to be creative, bringing their personal experiences, ideas and opinions to the subject.
The Art department’s KS4 programme of study develops independent working. We will equip you with appropriate skills and knowledge of the work of artists. You will be given the freedom to realise your personal intentions whilst developing an understanding of the visual arts.
?You will complete a series of coursework projects and a final examination project over three years. You will be given many opportunities to develop your skills and ideas through a variety of materials. You will be encouraged to have an adventurous and creative approach.
The exam is an externally set assignment that will have a broad title for example: Journeys, Inside/Outside, Layers or Apart and/or Together. You will follow skills workshops until you are prepared to embark on more independent ideas. The final piece is produced in 10 hours under controlled conditions over two days at the end of the preparation period.
You will:
- Explore both contemporary and historical sources of art, craft and design first hand through visits to museums and galleries.
- Take an individual approach to your art, craft and design making.
- Develop the skills of selecting your best and most appropriate work for presentation which will culminate in presenting your work for the Annual Oaks Park Exhibition.
Component 1
60% personal portfolio
You will create a personal portfolio of work comprising of supporting studies and final pieces.
Component 2
40% Externally set assignment
Preparation time, plus ten hours of supervised time. Candidates respond to the chosen starting point.
Areas of study
In Component 1 and Component 2 you are required to work in one or more area(s) of art such as those listed below:
- Drawing
- Photography
- Mixed media
- Land Art
- Printing
- Painting
- Sculpture.
KS5 Art
| Course |
A-Level Art and Design
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| Examining Board | Edexcel |
| Specification | Link |
| Why study this subject? |
Studying art as a subject helps to develop critical thinking and the ability to interpret the world around us. At Oaks Park we encourage an enquiring mind, self-expression and creativity which can build confidence as well as a sense of individual identity. Art develops students' motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem solving, and critical thinking skills, these are important transferable skills which are relevant to students.
Students will be given time to develop and practise their visual skills in order to achieve their full potential. Art is taught through experience and example. Students are encouraged to explore how ideas can be developed. |
| Component 1 |
Personal Portfolio
The personal study will be evidenced through critical written communication showing contextual research and understanding in a minimum 1000 words of continuous prose, which may contain integrated images. |
| Component 2 |
Externally set assignment |
| Assessment A-Level |
All work is assessed using the following Assessment Objectives: AO1
Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding AO2
Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops AO3
Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress AO4
Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements |
| Next steps - Careers/HE courses |
If you complete the course successfully you could go onto study Art at degree level or a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. You could also go onto relevant employment. Examples of Further education courses: Foundation Studies in Art and Design BTEC, Higher National Certificate BTEC, Higher National Diploma.
Examples of Art and Design Degree courses: Examples of Art and Design Degree courses: Computer Animation, Contemporary Jewellery, Creative Arts for Film and Theatre, Fashion, Fine Art, Ceramics, Graphic communication, Hand embroidery for Fashion, Interiors and Textile Art, Illustration, Interior Architecture and Design, Journalism and Creative writing, Metalwork and Jewellery, Photography, Product Design, Art Therapy, Curatorial practice, Web Design, 3D Animation, Costume Design.
Careers Architect |
| Suggested links to resources |
https://www.tate.org.uk/ |
