Art - Year 11

Art Overview

Term 1: Mock Examination- Initial ideas and Development

Through the choice of themes, students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of areas and make a personal decision about which are of study they would like to make artwork about. Students are encouraged to explore ideas and concepts of interest to them.

They will discuss and share ideas; thus gaining a greater understanding of themselves as well as the people and the world around them.

  1. Students will receive regular feedback through verbal discussion, peer assessment and target setting within lessons.

    Written feedback will also be provided by peers and teaching staff where appropriate to support progress and reporting.

externally set assignment

This is the exam unit of the GCSE, the remaining 40% of the course. Students will be issued with an exam paper which they will choose one theme from to create a body of work and a final piece in the 10 hour examination.

preparatory period

this is the time leading up to the exam where students create artwork and research to prepare for the final exam.

sources

artwork, websites and other things which are used to inspire ideas for your own artwork

context

the meaning behind the artwork. This may include things like history or society.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural
Develop the individual:

Through the choice of themes, students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of areas linking to society, culture, what makes us human and what makes them who they are. Students are encouraged to explore ideas and concepts of interest to them. They will discuss and share ideas; thus gaining a greater understanding of themselves as well as the people and the world around them. Being able to express themselves & their ideas through their art, gives them the opportunity to have a personal opinion and express this.

Create a supportive community:

Students learn to discuss, share and express their ideas and opinions in considered and respectful ways. Student gain a deeper understanding of the world and people around them.

Term 3: GCSE Examination- Initial Ideas and Development

Through the choice of themes, students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of areas and make a personal decision about which are of study they would like to make artwork about. Students are encouraged to explore ideas and concepts of interest to them.

They will discuss and share ideas; thus gaining a greater understanding of themselves as well as the people and the world around them.

  1. Students will receive regular feedback through verbal discussion, peer assessment and target setting within lessons.

    Written feedback will also be provided by peers and teaching staff where appropriate to support progress and reporting.

develop

To reflect upon, allow to grow and progress to form a considered idea or piece of artwork.

externally set assignment

This is the exam unit of the GCSE, the remaining 40% of the course. Students will be issued with an exam paper which they will choose one theme from to create a body of work and a final piece in the 10 hour examination.

context

the meaning behind the artwork. This may include things like history or society

analysis

to investigate, question and examine the elements of something. In art, this is often used when looking at a piece of artist's work or an image to gain an in-depth understanding.

sources

artwork, websites and other things which are used to inspire ideas for your own artwork

preparatory period

this is the time leading up to the exam where students create artwork and research to prepare for the final exam.

medium

An art materials used to create an image, sculpture or other form of art. For example, oil paint.

mixed media

using more than one material in one piece of 2D artwork. For example acrylic paint, ink and collage used within one picture.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural
Develop the individual:

Through the choice of themes, students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of areas linking to society, culture, what makes us human and what makes them who they are. Students are encouraged to explore ideas and concepts of interest to them. They will discuss and share ideas; thus gaining a greater understanding of themselves as well as the people and the world around them. Being able to express themselves & their ideas through their art, gives them the opportunity to have a personal opinion and express this.

Create a supportive community:

Students learn to discuss, share and express their ideas and opinions in considered and respectful ways. Student gain a deeper understanding of the world and people around them.

Term 4: GCSE Examination- Refinement and Final Outcome

Through the choice of themes, students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of areas and make a personal decision about which are of study they would like to make artwork about. Students are encouraged to explore ideas and concepts of interest to them.

They will discuss and share ideas; thus gaining a greater understanding of themselves as well as the people and the world around them.

  1. Students work will be formally assessed using the AQA assessment objectives.

    Students will receive regular feedback through verbal discussion, peer assessment and target setting within lessons.

    Written feedback will also be provided by peers and teaching staff where appropriate to support progress and reporting.

preparatory period

this is the time leading up to the exam where students create artwork and research to prepare for the final exam.

sources

artwork, websites and other things which are used to inspire ideas for your own artwork

design idea

a plan or draft of a piece of artwork to test the composition, imagery or colours

refinement

Reviewing & altering materials, composition, colours and imagery to make improvements.

outcomes

pieces of artwork which are created in response to the research and preparatory work.

explore

to try, test, experiment with and reflect upon

context

the meaning behind the artwork. This may include things like history or society

composition

The layout or arrangement of things in an image, scene or still life.

develop

To reflect upon, allow to grow and progress to form a considered idea or piece of artwork.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural
Develop the individual:

Through the choice of themes, students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of areas linking to society, culture, what makes us human and what makes them who they are. Students are encouraged to explore ideas and concepts of interest to them. They will discuss and share ideas; thus gaining a greater understanding of themselves as well as the people and the world around them. Being able to express themselves & their ideas through their art, gives them the opportunity to have a personal opinion and express this.

Create a supportive community:

Students learn to discuss, share and express their ideas and opinions in considered and respectful ways. Student gain a deeper understanding of the world and people around them.

Term 2: Mock Examination- Refinement and Final Outcome

Through the choice of themes, students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of areas and make a personal decision about which are of study they would like to make artwork about. Students are encouraged to explore ideas and concepts of interest to them.

They will discuss and share ideas; thus gaining a greater understanding of themselves as well as the people and the world around them.

  1. Students will receive regular feedback through verbal discussion, peer assessment and target setting within lessons.

    Written feedback will also be provided by peers and teaching staff where appropriate to support progress and reporting.

    Work will be assessed against the 4 AQA assessment objectives resulting in a grade from 1-9.

context

the meaning behind the artwork. This may include things like history or society

externally set assignment

This is the exam unit of the GCSE, the remaining 40% of the course. Students will be issued with an exam paper which they will choose one theme from to create a body of work and a final piece in the 10 hour examination.

preparatory period

this is the time leading up to the exam where students create artwork and research to prepare for the final exam.

sources

artwork, websites and other things which are used to inspire ideas for your own artwork

Design Idea

a plan or draft of a piece of artwork to test the composition, imagery or colours.

refinement

Reviewing & altering materials, composition, colours and imagery to make improvements.

outcomes

pieces of artwork which are created in response to the research and preparatory work.

explore

to try, test, experiment with and reflect upon

mixed media

using more than one material in one piece of 2D artwork. For example acrylic paint, ink and collage used within one picture.

analysis

to investigate, question and examine the elements of something. In art, this is often used when looking at a piece of artist's work or an image to gain an in-depth understanding.

  • Spiritual
  • Moral
  • Social
  • Cultural
Develop the individual:

Through the choice of themes, students will have the opportunity to explore a variety of areas linking to society, culture, what makes us human and what makes them who they are. Students are encouraged to explore ideas and concepts of interest to them. They will discuss and share ideas; thus gaining a greater understanding of themselves as well as the people and the world around them. Being able to express themselves & their ideas through their art, gives them the opportunity to have a personal opinion and express this.

Create a supportive community:

Students learn to discuss, share and express their ideas and opinions in considered and respectful ways. Student gain a deeper understanding of the world and people around them.