Our approach
The art curriculum seeks to provide opportunities for all learners to understand and access the creative process, express themselves and work independently. Our curriculum combines the knowledge of art and art history with the practical knowledge of techniques that will enable pupils to flourish as hands-on artists. The process of responding to art provides pupils with opportunities to respond to their own and other artists’ works and processes, and in so doing develop the skills of critical analysis, interpretation, evaluation, reflection and communication. Art history, drawing in art, colour theory and paint skills provide the schema through which meaning is made and connections are formed. This enables our pupils to develop the intellectual architecture for meaning and for strengthening their skills and knowledge within art.
Exam Board: OCR
Subject Leader
Emma Moore
Curriculum Overview
Year 7
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| What is a drawing? | How are lines used to show texture? |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| How are colours made? | How do artists create their work? |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| What is a 3D drawing? | How is maths used in patternwork? |
Year 8
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| How do we draw an accurate outline? | Who is E A Seguy and what inspired his artwork? |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| How do we recreate an artist's painting? | What is a still life drawing? |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| How do we show form within a shape? | Who is Peter Randall-Page and what inspires his sculptures? |
Year 9
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| What is a monochromatic drawing? | How can we use mark-making to add texture and dimension to our drawing? |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| What is a complementary colour and how can it be used to add dimension to our drawing? | What is burnishing, and how can we use it within our drawing? |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| Who is Sarah Graham and what influenced her artwork? | How have contemporary artists inspired popular culture? |
Year 10
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| How do we develop artwork from a given starting point? | What is mark-making and how can it be used to explore different media? |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| What inspires a final outcome? | How can colour be used to change the effect of a piece of art? |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| How can photography be used in art? | Which application best mimics the artist style: brush or pallet knife? |
Year 11
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| What does it mean to be original or unique in art? | What makes a successful final outcome? |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| Exam Board Set Task | Exam Board Set Task |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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Year 12
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| How important is society and perspective when viewing art? | Is content or context the most important aspect of art? |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| How is colour used to reflect emotion, mood and atmosphere in art? | What is integral to a piece of artwork? |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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| What inspires you? | What does your artwork represent? |
All Year 12 subjects Next Year 12 Subject - Business Studies
Year 13
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 |
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| How do you develop a convincing interpretation? | What concept inspires your work? |
| Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
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| Exam Board Set Task | Exam Board Set Task |
| Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
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All Year 13 subjects Next Year 13 Subject - Business Studies