Overview
We believe every student deserves an ambitious art education that values their ideas, develops their skills and builds confidence, regardless of starting point or need.
Through an inclusive and coherently sequenced curriculum, students learn to observe carefully, think critically, take creative risks and persevere through challenge.
Engagement with a wide range of artists, materials and cultural perspectives supports students’ personal growth, cultural understanding and intellectual development, enabling them to become confident, reflective and expressive learners.
Art makes children powerful...
Autumn term
Content and Skills
Artists make marks: Exploration of a variety of drawing and printmaking skills responding to the work of relevant artists.
How is it assessed?
Verbal feedback every lesson.
Whole class feedback at least once a Half Term.
Marking against our KS3 progress grid at the end of each project.
Spring term
Content and Skills
Artists explore media: Textiles based project; making sock monkeys inspired by independent research into a famous artists
How is it assessed?
Verbal feedback every lesson.
Whole class feedback at least once a Half Term.
Marking against our KS3 progress grid at the end of each project.
Summer term
Content and Skills
Artists break the ‘rules’: Exploring drawing techniques, collage and colour and inspiration from street artists Mul, Glenn Malpass and Mr Penfold.
How is it assessed?
Verbal feedback every lesson.
Whole class feedback at least once a Half Term.
Marking against our KS3 progress grid at the end of each project.
We are keen to promote learning beyond the classroom and here you will find suggestions from your teachers about what you can be doing, reading and engaging with outside of lessons to support your learning.
Year 7 Independent Learning: You are an artist
Autumn term
Content and Skills
Artists record their observations: Developing observational drawing skills and use of colour with inspiration from Michael Craig-Martin.
How is it assessed?
Verbal feedback every lesson.
Whole class feedback at least once a half term.
Marking against our KS3 progress grid at the end of each project.
Spring term
Content and Skills
Artists try to change the world: The work of Bob and Roberta Smith inspires experiments with typography and colour to share a personal message.
How is it assessed?
Verbal feedback every lesson.
Whole class feedback at least once a half term.
Marking against our KS3 progress grid at the end of each project.
Summer term
Content and Skills
Artists develop ideas: Personal research into their chosen ‘trailblazer’ leads to portraits and designs inspired by the work of Sofia Barton.
How is it assessed?
Verbal feedback every lesson.
Whole class feedback at least once a half term.
Marking against our KS3 progress grid at the end of each project.
We are keen to promote learning beyond the classroom and here you will find suggestions from your teachers about what you can be doing, reading and engaging with outside of lessons to support your learning.
Year 8 Independent Learning: You are a graphic designer
Autumn term
Content and Skills
Artists can control media: Revisiting skills and techniques to ensure every pupil is ‘GCSE Ready’.
How is it assessed?
Verbal feedback every lesson.
Whole class feedback at least once a half term.
Marking against our KS3 progress grid at the end of each project.
Spring Term
Content and Skills
Artists present personal responses: GCSE style project developing personal investigations from the starting point of Pop Art.
How is it assessed?
Verbal feedback every lesson.
Whole class feedback at least once a half term.
Marking against our KS3 progress grid at the end of each project.
Summer Term
Content and Skills
Artists present personal responses: GCSE style project developing personal investigations from the starting point of Pop Art.
How is it assessed?
Verbal feedback every lesson.
Whole class feedback at least once a half term.
Marking against our KS3 progress grid at the end of each project.
We are keen to promote learning beyond the classroom and here you will find suggestions from your teachers about what you can be doing, reading and engaging with outside of lessons to support your learning.
Year 9 Independent Learning: You are a photographer
The Eduqas GCSE Art and Design / Photography course is a creative and engaging qualification that allows students to explore a wide range of artistic techniques, processes, and ideas. Through a combination of practical work and critical analysis, students develop their skills in areas such as drawing, painting, photography, and mixed media while learning to express personal ideas and responses.
The course is structured around two key components:
Component 1 – The Portfolio: This makes up 60% of the final grade, is developed throughout the course and showcases a student’s ability to research, experiment, refine, and present a sustained body of work.
Examples of Component 1 Projects
Component 2 - The Externally Set Assignment: This is worth 40% of the final grade and requires students to respond to a theme set by Eduqas, culminating in a timed final piece.
Examples of Component 2 Projects
Assessment is based on four key objectives:
AO1 – Critical Understanding
AO2 – Creative Making
AO3 – Reflective Recording
AO4 – Personal Presentation
There is no written exam, making the course ideal for students who enjoy practical, creative learning.
Here is the link to our specification:
Eduqas GCSE Art and Design Specification
The Eduqas GCSE Art and Design / Photography course is a creative and engaging qualification that allows students to explore a wide range of artistic techniques, processes, and ideas. Through a combination of practical work and critical analysis, students develop their skills in areas such as drawing, painting, photography, and mixed media while learning to express personal ideas and responses.
The course is structured around two key components:
Component 1 – The Portfolio: This makes up 60% of the final grade, is developed throughout the course and showcases a student’s ability to research, experiment, refine, and present a sustained body of work.
Examples of Component 1 Projects
Component 2 - The Externally Set Assignment: This is worth 40% of the final grade and requires students to respond to a theme set by Eduqas, culminating in a timed final piece.
Examples of Component 2 Projects
Assessment is based on four key objectives:
AO1 – Critical Understanding
AO2 – Creative Making
AO3 – Reflective Recording
AO4 – Personal Presentation
There is no written exam, making the course ideal for students who enjoy practical, creative learning.
Here is the link to our specification:
The Eduqas A Level Art, Craft and Design course is an exciting and highly individualised qualification that encourages students to develop as confident, independent artists. Through a broad exploration of materials, techniques, and ideas, students are supported to refine their personal style and produce meaningful, ambitious work.
Across the course, students experiment with a wide range of disciplines, which may include fine art, photography, textiles, three-dimensional design, and mixed media. Emphasis is placed on creative risk-taking, critical thinking, and the ability to research and draw inspiration from both historical and contemporary artists.
The qualification is made up of two components:
Component 1 - The Personal Investigation: This is completed throughout Year 12 and into Year 13, and accounts for 60% of the final grade. This component includes a practical portfolio supported by a written related study, allowing students to explore a theme in depth and demonstrate their understanding of artistic context.
Examples of Component 1 Projects
Component 2 - The Externally Set Assignment: This is worth 40% of the final grade, begins with a choice of starting points provided by Eduqas and culminates in a 15-hour controlled assessment to produce a final outcome.
Examples of Component 2 Projects
Assessment is based on four key objectives:
AO1 – Critical Understanding
AO2 – Creative Making
AO3 – Reflective Recording
AO4 – Personal Presentation
The course nurtures independence, creativity, and resilience; valuable skills that prepare students for further study in the creative arts and a wide range of future careers.
Here is a link to our exam specification: