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The Art and Design Faculty
During key stage three students will learn to think and act as artists, craftspeople and designers, working creatively and intelligently. We focus on the key themes of Community, Culture, Finance and Enterprise, Communication and Health and Well Being which are cross curricular. These are explored using personal learning thinking skills and help the students to enrich their learning. Work is assessed formally at the end of each unit. Students also receive regular feedback and guidance during lessons. You are encouraged to collect ideas and develop your own research using concept mapping. You will learn to use the full range of materials and processes in order to create your own final outcomes. The aim is that all students begin to develop a rhythm for working nurturing independence and confidence. The end result is that by year 9 students are equipped with the wealth of skills an artist has in their toolbox!
During the KS3 course you will learn to:
- Record, select and develop ideas in a sketchbook
- Experiment with various materials, images and ideas
- Work independently and in groups
- Develop an understanding of different materials, tools and techniques
- Evaluate, refine and communicate their final idea
- Look at their own lives and other artists, craftspeople and designers
- Evaluate, discuss and annotate their own and others work
- Use specialist vocabulary
Students will use a range of materials and processes:
- Drawing
- Painting
- Printmaking
- ICT: Computer Aided Design and Image Manipulation
- Sculpture, 3D Design
- Look at their own lives and other artists, craftspeople and designers
- Mixed media
