Photography
Intent
“A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art.” - Paul Cézanne
“Creativity takes courage.” - Henri Matisse
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” - Pablo Picasso
Big Ideas
Creating Artists
Promote creativity, imagination and self-expression.
Rich and diverse cultural experience.
Becoming proficient in a range of artistic media and techniques.
Confidentially use the language of art, craft and design.
Have a strong understanding of careers and art and designs role within society.
Key Stage 4
- Pupils are able to develop highly original, personal and imaginative work.
- Pupils develop their own style and play to their strengths.
- Pupils are able to articulate and record their ideas clearly.
- Pupils develop a confidence and skill in the practical areas they choose to pursue.
- Pupils are willing to take risks and experiment.
- Pupils can critically analyse the work of artists.
- Pupils can use research to help develop their own work.
How & When
In KS4 pupils produce highly personalised work and spend year 10 producing projects towards their Component 1 portfolio. These projects start more guided and gradually allow a wider choice of artists and approaches. The last project in year 10 is set up as a mock of the externally set task so that pupils have a chance to experience the controlled practical element they will do in Component 2 of year 11. At the start of year 11 pupils revisit their projects from year 10, improving and selecting work for their portfolios before undertaking the Component 2 externally set task in January.
KS4
Photography - KS4
| Year | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 | Unit 5 | Unit 6 |
| 10 | Intro Project 1: Colour/Foundation Skills | Extended Project 1: Identity | Extended Project 1: Identity (outcomes) | Extended Project 2: Choice of Themes (Mock) | Extended Project 2: Choice of Themes (Mock) | Extended Project 2: Choice of Themes (Mock Outcome) |
| 10 Assessment | On going assessment of individual tasks - completed during lessons in a tutorial style | On going assessment of individual tasks - completed during lessons in a tutorial style |
AQA AO Sheet used to give overall project grade |
On going assessment of individual tasks - completed during lessons in a tutorial style | On going assessment of individual tasks - completed during lessons in a tutorial style |
AQA AO Sheet used to give overall project grade |
| 11 | Mini Project: Texture, Reflections, My Home Town or Light and Dark. | Portfolio Selection, improvement and extension (Internal deadline Unit 1) | Unit 2: Externally Set Assignment - Prep Time | Unit 2: Externally Set Assignment - Prep Time | 10 Hour Controlled Time (EXAM) & Final Portfolio Preparation | |
| 11 Assessment | On going assessment of individual tasks - completed during lessons in a tutorial style | Portfolio Review - Tutorial and feedback. AQA AO Sheet used to give overall portfolio grade | On going assessment of individual tasks - completed during lessons in a tutorial style | On going assessment of individual tasks - completed during lessons in a tutorial style | On going assessment of individual tasks - completed during lessons in a tutorial style |
Extra Curricular
KS4 Drop in Support – Mon to Friday 3 to 4 PM
KS3 Art Club – Thursday 3 to 4 PM
Useful Links
AQA | Subjects | Art and Design
GCSE Art and Design - BBC Bitesize
Support Available
KS4 – Art Drop In
Monday to Friday 3 to 4 PM.