Art
Why is the subject important?
Earth without art is just ‘eh’.
The aim of our curriculum is to produce creative and imaginative learners, with a love of creative design. We build resilience, independence and confidence in students’ application of a wide range of skills, and develop their understanding of current and historic artists and styles. We foster that in an environment where students are encouraged to connect with their own culture as well as with the wider world.
We are firm in our belief in the positive impact of art on health and wellbeing, and we aim to give students an appreciation of art which will be life-enriching beyond their education at Trinity Academy Grammar.
Year 7
What will I be studying?
- Introduction to observational drawing
- Introduction to colour theory
- Introduction to 3D construction
- Introduction to printing
- Introduction to painting
Career Links
Comic Artist, Illustrator, Ceramicist, Textile Designer, Art Curator, Graphic Designer, Street Artist, Storyboard Artist, Art Director, Surface Pattern Designer, Architect, Fine Artist, Sculptor.
How will I be assessed?
Students are assessed holistically against key performance indicators; observational drawing and application of a variety of experimental media.
Which websites should I use to support my learning?
Year 8
What will I be studying?
- Developing observational drawing
- Developing 3D construction
- Developing printing methods
- Developing painting and mark making
Career Links
Comic Artist, Illustrator, Ceramicist, Textile Designer, Art Curator, Graphic Designer, Street Artist, Storyboard Artist, Art Director, Surface Pattern Designer, Architect.
How will I be assessed?
Students are assessed holistically against key performance indicators; observational drawing and application of a variety of experimental media.
Which websites should I use to support my learning?
Year 9
What will I be studying?
- Consolidating observational drawing techniques
- Consolidating 3D construction
- Consolidating printing methods
- Consolidating painting techniques
Career Links
Comic Artist, Illustrator, Ceramicist, Textile Designer, Art Curator, Graphic Designer, Street Artist, Storyboard Artist, Art Director, Surface Pattern Designer, Architect, Fine Artist, Sculptor.
How will I be assessed?
Students are assessed holistically against key performance indicators; observational drawing and application of a variety of experimental media.
Which websites should I use to support my learning?
Years 10 and 11 - Art & Design
What will I be studying?
Materials and Techniques:
- Observational Drawing
- Other drawing techniques
- Painting
- Collage
- Printmaking
- Photoshop.
Component One:
Students will create a portfolio of work that will include a sustained project evidencing the journey from initial idea to the realisation of intentions and a selection of further work undertaken during the students’ course of study. The theme or subject matter will be decided on by the individual class teacher and can change from year to year.
Externally Set Assignment:
Students respond to their chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper relating to their subject title, evidencing coverage of all four assessment objectives.
Career Links
Comic Artist, Illustrator, Ceramicist, Textile Designer, Art Curator, Graphic Designer, Street Artist, Storyboard Artist, Art Director, Surface Pattern Designer, Architect, Fine Artist, Sculptor.
How will I be assessed?
Component 1:
The students’ portfolio of work will be marked holistically based on the four assessment objectives.
- No time limit
- 96 marks
- 60% of GCSE
Externally Set Assignment:
The students’ portfolio of work will be marked holistically based on the four assessment objectives.
- Preparatory period followed by 10 hours of supervised time in exam conditions
- 96 marks
- 40% of GCSE
Which websites should I use to support my learning?
GCSE Bitesize Art and Design https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z6hs34j
Student Art Guide https://www.studentartguide.com/
Relevant YouTube tutorials
Years 10 and 11 - Photography
What will I be studying?
Skills and Techniques:
- Using a camera
- Still Life Photography
- Adobe Photoshop editing
- Drawing to show ideas
- Portraiture Photography
- Mixed Media Photography.
Component One:
The students will create a portfolio of work that will include a sustained project evidencing the journey from initial idea to the realisation of intentions and a selection of further work undertaken during the students’ course of study. The theme or subject matter will be decided on by the individual class teacher and can change from year to year.
Externally Set Assignment:
Students respond to their chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper relating to their subject title, evidencing coverage of all four assessment objectives.
Career Links
Photojournalist, Sports Photographer, Scientific Photographer, Portrait Photographer, Stock Photographer, Fashion Photographer, Wildlife Photographer, Travel Photographer.
How will I be assessed?
Component 1:
The students’ portfolio of work will be marked holistically based on the four assessment objectives.
- No time limit
- 96 marks
- 60% of GCSE
Externally Set Assignment:
The students’ portfolio of work will be marked holistically based on the four assessment objectives.
- Preparatory period followed by 10 hours of supervised time in exam conditions
- 96 marks
- 40% of GCSE
Which websites should I use to support my learning?
Relevant YouTube tutorials
