Intent
Art at St Peter’s is an exciting, practical and inspiring subject. We aim to provide all students with a rich and varied Art experience that engages and challenges them. Students are equipped with the knowledge and technical skills to explore and experiment with ideas, concepts, materials and processes, creating their own meaningful works of art.
Students will develop a critical understanding, learning about varied works, artists and movements and appreciate that art has the power to document, record and shape ideas, events and history. We aim to foster an understanding in all students that they are ‘artists’ and that their work has true significance, value and purpose. In addition, we aim to ensure that all students enjoy learning.
Miss G Gaskell
Head of Department
Mrs D Edgington
Teacher of Photography and Art
Mrs S Frodsham
Art Technician
Key Stage 3
The course consists of two projects per year in Key Stage 3.
Year 7 pupils create exciting projects on the themes of ‘Identity’ and ‘Towers’. These are taught in one double lesson every two weeks.
Year 8 pupils look at ‘Masks’ and ‘Journeys’, and Year 9 pupils explore the themes of ‘Good Food, Bad Food’ and ‘Close Ups’. These are taught in two single lessons over the two-week timetable.
The theme of each project is explored in the developmental stage through various techniques, processes, and media, and usually results in the realisation of one or more outcomes. Pupils work in sketchbooks using first-hand observations, experiences, and their imagination to create meaningful work that expresses their ideas and feelings creatively and imaginatively. Each project is underpinned by a solid critical and contextual element, which requires pupils to analyse the work of other artists, using this research to further their ideas and work.
Key Stage 4
We offer both AQA GCSE Fine Art and AQA GCSE Photography courses.
The courses consist of two components: Component 1, ‘Portfolio of Work’ and Component 2, ‘Externally Set Assignment’.
The ‘Portfolio’ is worth 60% of the final grade and comprises two in-depth practical projects spanning Year 10 and the autumn term of Year 11. Pupils explore a range of techniques and processes and develop technical skills across a range of media. Sketchbooks evidence contextual research and understanding, and sources are used to help inform personal journeys.
The ‘Externally Set Assignment / Task’ (exam) is worth 40% of the final grade and begins in January of Year 11. Pupils are expected to select and respond to a starting point provided by AQA. There will be a period of preparation time to investigate, research and fully explore the chosen theme. This is then followed by 10 hours of supervised exam time, in which they will produce a final outcome.
Both the preparation work and the pieces produced during the supervised time will be assessed as the ‘Externally Set Assignment / Task’.
For further information on the GCSE courses, please visit www.aqa.org.uk
Curriculum Map
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FINE ART |
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 10 |
‘SPACES’ - Portfolio of Work Sketchbook Work –includes contextual research, experimentation with materials, techniques and processes, and refinement of ideas. Larger-scale outcomes on the chosen theme |
‘IN THE NEWS’ - Portfolio of Work Sketchbook Work –includes contextual research, experimentation with materials, techniques and processes, and refinement of ideas. |
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Year 11 |
‘IN THE NEWS’ continued Portfolio of Work Sketchbook Work –includes contextual research, experimentation with materials, techniques and processes, and refinement of ideas. Larger-scale outcomes on the chosen theme |
Component 2; Externally Set Assignment |
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PHOTOGRAPHY |
Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring 1 |
Spring 2 |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
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Year 10 |
‘SKILLS BASED PROJECT’ Portfolio of Work Photoshoots Photo Manipulation – digital and manual Experimentation and Refinement Contextual Research |
‘IDENTITY’ Portfolio of Work Photoshoots Photo Manipulation – digital and manual Experimentation Contextual Research Final Outcome |
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Year 11 |
‘IDENTITY’ continued Portfolio of Work Photoshoots Photo Manipulation – digital and manual Experimentation and Refinement Contextual Research Final Outcome |
Component 2; Externally Set Assignment |
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