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Art

Aims of the department

  1. To inspire creativity, ambition and independence

How do you bring this subject to life at Beverley Grammar School?

  • Visiting artists, gallery trips, workshops
  • Group projects, public projects
  • Exhibitions of students work

What facilities do you have?

  • Independent Sixth Form study area
  • Computer suite

Do staff have a specialist area of interest?

  • Animation
  • Print-making

What is the coolest thing about the department?

 

What do pupils enjoy most about learning in this department?

 

What teaching styles do you use in the department?

 

Curriculum

Year 7:

Theme - Local

  • Animation

    • Big School - Little People
    • How does it feel to be in a new environment?

  • Beverley Trail      

    • Local Public Art
    • What do you know about the art around you?

  • Abstract Art      

    • Local Maps - Google Earth
    • Where is the skill in that?

Year 8:

Theme - Global

  • Surrealism    

    • How do artists’ come up with their ideas? How do they think?
    • Are all artists mad?

  • Recycling      

    • What can we do with all this rubbish?

  • Looking at other cultures      

    • Why is art so special?

Year 9:

Theme - Self

  • Self-Image    

    • Who do you think you are?

  • Print-making      

    • Is it an original or a print?
    • Is it an original print?

  • Personal Interest or Concern      

    • Are you bothered?

Year 10:

AQA GCSE FINE ART

This is a course that enables you to develop your skills and appreciation of art and to discover the artist within you. You will be encouraged to think and work independently as well as improve your creative abilities.  You do not have to be brilliant at drawing, just willing to learn new skills and methods to produce good quality outcomes.  You will have the satisfaction of exhibiting your work at the end of the course.

Course content
You will be given the opportunities to work in the following areas:

  • Drawing and painting         
  • Sculpture         
  • Print-making
  • Mixed media         
  • Computer Aided Design


Unit 1: Portfolio of Work.
You are required to present a portfolio of work, which must include more than one project. Each project must demonstrate an ability to sustain work from initial starting points to a final piece or pieces and include evidence of research, development of ideas and meaningful links with the work of other artists.

Unit 2: Externally Set Task
This is a question paper issued by the exam board from which you choose one starting point to prepare and develop a personal outcome. During this time you will have a total of 10 hours focussed study in exam conditions to produce evidence of unaided work.

Assessment
60% Coursework    
40% Externally Set Task

Your teacher will give you lots of help and guidance throughout the course and you will   be regularly assessed so that you know how well you are doing and how to improve your work.

During the course there will be at least one trip to a gallery or exhibition to help you build on your understanding and appreciation of the work of other artists, craftsmen and designers.

AQA  GCSE APPLIED ART AND DESIGN

This is a course that enables you to gain skills, knowledge and confidence through a broad range of vocationally based assignments. You will produce practical outcomes in response to work-related project briefs. You will have to consider exactly what the client wants and how best you can deliver it as well as an awareness of good, safe workshop/studio practice. You should have the opportunity to participate in some ‘real-life’ projects.

Course content
You will be given the opportunities to work in the following areas:

  • Drawing and painting         
  • Sculpture         
  • Print-making
  • Mixed media         
  • Computer Aided Design

Unit 1: Portfolio of Work.
You are required to present a portfolio of work, which must include more than one project. Each project must demonstrate an ability to sustain work from initial starting points to a final piece or pieces and include evidence of research, development of ideas and meaningful links with the work of other artists and an understanding of good working practice.

Unit 2: Externally Set Task
This is a question paper issued by the exam board from which you choose one starting point to prepare and develop a personal outcome. During this time you will have a total of 10 hours focussed study in exam conditions to produce evidence of unaided work.

Assessment
60% Coursework    
40% Externally Set Task

Your teacher will give you lots of help and guidance throughout the course and you will   be regularly assessed so that you know how well you are doing and how to improve your work.

During the course there will be at least one trip to a studio or workshop to help you build on your understanding and appreciation of the work of other artists, craftsmen and designers.

Year 11:

AS ABOVE

Year 12:

AQA ART AND DESIGN  FINE ART

Unit 1 - Coursework Portfolio  50% AS Marks
Unit 2 - Externally-Set Assignment  50% AS Marks

Year 13:

AQA ART AND DESIGN  FINE ART

Unit 3 - Personal Investigation supported by a written element of no less than 1000 words 25% total A level
Unit 4 - Externally - Set Assignment 25% total A level


Links to other useful websites

www.aqa.org.uk - AQA Exam Board