| Head of Art |
Miss S. Livesley – BA (Hons) Crafts, Wood, Metal, Cermanics, Textiles |
| Teacher of Art |
Miss H. Barton – BA (Hons) Illustration |
| Teacher of Art |
Miss. D. Hennan – BA (Hons) Fine Art |
Per Term Topic Information
Year 7
| Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring |
Summer |
| Baseline
3 part test consisting of observational drawing, imaginative drawing and comparison of historical painting |
Natural Forms
Georgia O’Keeffe |
Theme
Bugs and Birds |
Artist
Kandinsky |
Year 8
| Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
| Theme
War & Conflict |
Artist
Mexican Day of the Dead |
Art Movement
Pop Art |
Year 9
| Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
| Theme
Under the Microscope |
Theme
Mechanic Organic
Man made/Natural |
Theme
Exam Topic |
Year 10
| Autumn 1 |
Autumn 2 |
Spring |
Summer 1 |
Summer 2 |
| Natural Forms
Artist Research & Interpretations |
Natural Forms
Idea Development |
Natural Forms
Design |
Natural Forms
Designs & Final Piece |
Natural Forms
Final Piece |
Year 11
| Autumn |
Spring |
Summer |
| Theme
Disguise |
Terminal Exam |
Finalisation of Unit 1 & 2 |
Curriculum Information
Year 7
| No of lessons per fortnight |
Frequency & length of homework |
Additional learning opportunities. E.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential… |
Department support e.g. Intervention classes, revision classes… |
Additional guidelines for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit… |
| 2 |
1 per half term
3 x Written Analysis of Artists
3 x Drawing task relevant to project |
Lunchtime Art Club
Opportunity to enter local, regional and national competitions. |
Lunchtime intervention workshops |
Useful Resources
www.pinterest.com
Bury Art Gallery
Whitworth Art Gallery
Manchester Museum
The Lowry |
Year 8
| No of lessons per fortnight |
Frequency & length of homework |
Additional learning opportunities. E.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential… |
Department support e.g. Intervention classes, revision classes… |
Additional guidelines for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit… |
| 2 |
1 per half term
3 x Written Analysis of Artists
3 x Drawing task relevant to project |
Lunchtime Art Club
Fusilier’s Museum – outreach and visit (War & Conflict Project) |
Lunchtime intervention workshops |
Useful Resources
www.pinterest.com
Bury Art Gallery
Whitworth Art Gallery
Manchester Museum
The Lowry |
Year 9
| No of lessons per fortnight |
Frequency & length of homework |
Additional learning opportunities. E.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential… |
Department support e.g. Intervention classes, revision classes… |
Additional guidelines for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit… |
| 2 |
1 per half term
3 x Written Analysis of Artists
3 x Drawing task relevant to project |
Lunchtime Art Club
Manchester Museum Project |
Lunchtime intervention workshops |
Useful Resources
www.pinterest.com
Bury Art Gallery
Whitworth Art Gallery
Manchester Museum
The Lowry |
Year 10
| No of lessons per fortnight |
Frequency & length of homework |
Additional learning opportunities. E.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential… |
Department support e.g. Intervention classes, revision classes… |
Additional guidelines for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit… |
| 5 |
- Skills – drawing activities
- Artist research and own response to Artist pieces
- Photographic images relating to project
|
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Garden Centre
Art Gallery/Degree Shows
Opportunity to enter local, regional and national competitions. |
Lunchtime
Mon-Thurs
After School
Mon-Thurs
3.30pm to 4.30pm
(With the exception of Wednesday week B) |
Qualification
AQA GCSE Art and Design
Useful Resources
www.pinterest.com
Bury Art Gallery – relevant exhibitions
Whitworth Art Gallery
Manchester Museum
The Lowry |
Year 11
| No of lessons per fortnight |
Frequency & length of homework |
Additional learning opportunities. E.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential… |
Department support e.g. Intervention classes, revision classes… |
Additional guidelines for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit… |
| 5 |
- Skills – drawing activities
- Artist research and own response to Artist pieces
- Photographic images relating to project
|
Opportunity to enter local, regional and national competitions. |
Lunchtime
Mon-Thurs
After School
Mon-Thurs
3.30pm to 4.30pm
(With the exception of Wednesday week B) |
Qualification
AQA GCSE Art and Design
Useful Resources
www.pinterest.com
Manchester City Art Gallery
Bury Art Gallery, The Lowry
Whitworth Art Gallery
Manchester Museum
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