Art

Students will be given the opportunity to experience working in a wide a variety of 2D and 3D media and materials. Teachers will provide opportunities for writing and reading in the form of artist analysis / self-evaluation and reflection. The fine art skills explored in Year 7 will underpin the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to make progress in our art-based subjects at every level. These become an integral part of each project for every year group and become embedded in student practice. GCSE / A-Level project titles are broad and encourage the development of individual approaches and styles.

Ongoing assessment takes place throughout Key Stage 3, during which students complete a selection of coursework linked activities designed to evaluate student progress. During Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 regular assessments continue, and work is marked against Exam Board criteria. At all levels, assessment data is used to assess the success of the curriculum and inform future lessons: to ensure students are supported and challenged appropriately. Where necessary, teaching time is then allocated to the re-teaching of specific knowledge and the refining of student work.