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Our offer through Art is intended to allow pupils to problem solve and think laterally

We aim to develop practical/transferable skills that can be used in later life. We offer different materials and techniques that pupils may not have previously accessed in their education journey so far. Art explores historical art references and uses these as the basis for individual pupil experimentation and individual learning as well as collaborative activities to help create positive working relationships. Experiencing these skills and techniques gives a more specific focus towards any practical based pathways that students may decide to follow beyond their time at The Meadows.

KS3

Subject Curriculum Overview: Key Stage 3

Year	Topics Covered
7	Drawing skills / insects (guided tasks to gain confidence in materials and techniques) Research – given set of images Drawing skills – building confidence in mark making GI Gradual tone (shade pencil/colour pencil) Basic patterning Insects Making skills – building confidence in 3D ability Trinket box (paint and marker surface decoration) Wooden Toy
8	Skateboard (guided research and 2d end product) Fish (guided research and 2d/flat relief patterning end product) T-shirt/ Recipe Book(graphics)/ping pong gun
9	Shields / Heraldry (self directed research 2d end product) Figures Wooden box (resistant materials combined with artistic embellishment)

KS4

Students in KS4 follow the AQA GCSE 8300 2-year Course. Topics covered are as follows:

Year

Topics Covered

Cubism (design process and 2d/3d end product)

Research – new aspect (contemporary, technology, individual artists) Landscapes

Christo & Jon Burgerman

Masks (design tribal/fantasy) Self directed portfolio

GCSE Final project preparation and undertaking

Qualification Pathways

A range of qualifications and pathways are available to pupils.

Qualification

Details

GCSE	AQA GCSE Art and Design
Unit Awards	Individual units corresponding to the Entry Level Certificate at Entry Level 1, Entry Level 2 and Entry Level 3, as well as Level 1 and 2 Units