Art and Design
All pupils study Art and Design in Key Stage 3 and cover a variety of topics over a two year rotation. Lessons are designed to be active and exciting. Pupils learn about colours and texture and use a variety of different materials which allows them to explore art. Pupils are encouraged to be independent in their choices but also to work in pairs or small groups. Lessons take place both indoors and outdoors.
At Key Stage 4, GCSE Art & Design is offered to Grange Park School students as an elective subject. Students follow the current OCR specification to attain a GCSE Art & Design qualification. The students follow the Combined Areas of Study unit title.
Students are given the freedom to creatively experiment and express their ability whilst producing a Art & Design portfolio. The portfolio equates to 60% of the qualification with an OCR set task in the final year of the course. The OCR set task is a 10 hour supervised practical exam and is the final 40% of the qualification.
The current portfolio theme is: Portraits & Personal Identity.
Aims and Objectives
At Grange Park School the teaching of art and design should help children to develop an interest in and an appreciation of, the creative world:
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To promote a stimulating environment in which creativity, originality and expressiveness are valued.
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To offer a wide range of activities that pupils can respond to by using many senses, techniques and tools.
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To allow sufficient time for pupils to explore and develop ideas.
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To teach practical skills needed to express themselves, therefore promoting independence.
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To value and comment on each other’s work.
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To display work in classrooms and communal areas for the enjoyment and appreciation of all.
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To encourage pupils to value the contribution made to their world by artists and designers from different places and cultures.
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To have an understanding of the history of art, famous artists and designers.
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To make use of new technologies.
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To teach children to adopt safe practices when working.
Key Stage 3 Programme of Study
There will be a number of planned visits to: The Royal Academy, Tate Modern and Tate Britain. The National Gallery, Somerset House, The Wallace Collection and the V&A.
Year 1
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Year 7 |
Year 8 |
Year 9 |
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Term 1 |
Drawing Skills ProjectColour theoryArtist study: Van Gough, Kandinsky |
Drawing Skills ProjectColour theoryArtist study: Van Gough, Piet Mondrian |
Drawing Skills ProjectCezanne, Picasso |
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Term 2 |
Influences from around the worldCeramics Artist study: Leighton, De Morgan Proposed visit to Leighton House/V&A |
Influences from around the worldCeramics Artist study: Leighton, Arthur Liberty Proposed visit to Leighton House/V&A |
Perspective drawing and LandscapesDigital Art and PhotographyArtist Study: Proposed trip to Somerset House |
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Term 3 |
Investigating PatternsPrinting project - Block printing & screen printing
Artist Study: William Morris, Timorous Beasties |
Investigating PatternsPrinting project - Block printing & screen printing
Artist Study: William Morris, Timorous Beasties |
Sculpture Project/Pop Art
Influenced by Pop Artist Wayne Thiebaud, students will design and create ceramic cakes |
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Term 4 |
Art of Autism |
Art of Autism |
Art of Autism |
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Term 5 |
Take one picture…Students will explore the theme of the painting and produce a piece of artwork in response. |
Take one picture….Students will explore the theme of the painting and produce a piece of artwork in response. |
Portrait Project - David Hockney - Sitting PortraitsPhotography Painting on canvass Artist Study: David Hockney |
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Term 6 |
Nature and Art: Natural FormsArtist Study: Jock McFadyen, Andy Goldsworthy, Patrick Blanc |
Nature and Art: natural FormsPlaster work, sculpture, drawing and painting |
Myths and Legends |
Year 2
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Year 7 |
Year 8 |
Year 9 |
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Term 1 |
Portraits - Clay BustsArtist study: Alex Hirzel |
Portraits - Clay BustsArtist study: Alex Hirzel |
Portraiture -Clay Figurines and graphite drawings with erasers Artist: Rembrant |
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Term 2 |
Textiles - Felting |
Textiles - Felting |
Textiles – screen printing onto fabric - T-shirts and cushions |
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Term 3 |
Fantasy and SurrealismArtist Study: Magritte, Dali |
Fantasy and SurrealismArtist Study: Magritte, Dali |
Landscapes (digital)Artist: Hockney |
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Term 4 |
Art of Autism |
Art of Autism |
Art of Autism |
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Term 5 |
Take one picture…Students will explore the theme of the painting and produce a piece of artwork in response. |
Take one picture….Students will explore the theme of the painting and produce a piece of artwork in response. |
Paint like Turner!Artist Study: William Turner Trip to Tate Britain |
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Term 6 |
Art and Buildings/architectureLiving plant walls, drawing routes to school or favourite places/journeys – noting buildings along route
Working together/adding work to create a communal collage!
Artist Study: Louisa Hutton, Fashid Moussavi, Altoni Gaudi, Jock McFayden |
Art and Buildings/architectureLiving plant walls, drawing routes to school or favourite places/journeys – noting buildings along route
Working together/adding work to create a communal collage!
Artist Study: Louisa Hutton, Fashid Moussavi, Altoni Gaudi, Jock McFayden |
Nature – pin point printing insectsArtist: Henry Moore Trip to Tate Britain |
Key Stage 4 Programme of Study
Year 10/11 OCR GCSE
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Term 1 |
Pre coursework project |
Still life/Drawing Project |
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Term 2 |
Pre coursework project |
Everyday Objects/Natural Forms |
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Term 3 |
Pre coursework project |
Everyday Objects/Natural Forms |
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Term 4 |
GCSE PROJECT |
Portraiture |
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Term 5 |
GCSE PROJECT |
Portraiture |
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Term 6 |
GCSE PROJECT |
Portraiture |
Year 10/11 OCR GCSE
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Term 1 |
GCSE PROJECT |
Portraiture |
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Term 2 |
GCSE PROJECT |
Portraiture |
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Term 3 |
GCSE SET TASK LAUNCH |
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Term 4 |
GCSE SET TASK |
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Term 5 |
GCSE SET TASK EXAM |
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Term 6 |
GCSE project/mounting up/alternative timetable |
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