ART Curriculum Intent:
Visual Arts offers a diverse range of interesting topics to be studied at both KS3 and GCSE. The department has endeavoured to encompass modern artists and photographers to influence our outcomes and programmes of study. KS3 offers students schemes of work to build on their artistic and creative skills and extend their knowledge of art techniques, artists and cultures. KS4 allows students to have a choice of 4 subject specialisms including Fine Art, Graphics, Photography and 3D Sculpture. Exam results at Werneth are exceptional within the Stockport LEA, with 100% pass rate and a large number of students achieving 2-4 grades higher than their personal targets. Curriculum Features:
•Research on themes and topics •Observational drawing •Experimenting in different materials and mediums •In depth research of Artists and Photographers •Extensive annotation and evaluation •Development of design ideas •Production of final pieces in both 2D and 3D •Variety of starting points for the examination •Educational experiences - Primary sources including working with professional artists, photographers and going on visits •KS3 Cultural topic for Year 7, Natural Forms for Year 8 and a subject specialism foundation year for Year 9 •KS4 GCSE we offer four subject specialisms - Photography, Fine Art, 3D Sculpture and Graphics Curriculum overview: Y7: Cultures Autumn
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