S3 Art and Design
Course Content:
- The Art & Design course will provide hands-on practical experiences in both Expressive and Design activities, allowing you the opportunity to creatively communicate your personal thoughts and ideas using a range of media and techniques.
- In both Expressive and Design units, you will plan, research, develop, produce and present creative artworks, using experiences gained in a variety of media. Experiences range from drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, collage, photography, graphics, fashion and textiles, jewellery and architecture.
- Critical activities, closely related to the practical work you experience, will develop your knowledge and understanding of artists and designers and their work while using artistic terminologies and vocabulary.
Course Content:
- The Art & Design course will provide hands-on practical experiences in both Expressive and Design activities, allowing you the opportunity to creatively communicate your personal thoughts and ideas using a range of media and techniques.
- In both Expressive and Design units, you will plan, research, develop, produce and present creative artworks, using experiences gained in a variety of media. Experiences range from drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, collage, photography, graphics, fashion and textiles, jewellery and architecture.
- Critical activities, closely related to the practical work you experience, will develop your knowledge and understanding of artists and designers and their work while using artistic terminologies and vocabulary.
Assessment:
- Observational drawing tests at the beginning and end of the academic year to chart progress. Assessment and reviews take place termly
- Formative assessment strategies are used daily. Pupils are encouraged to self and peer assess their work to ensure they to actively engage in the learning process.
- Discussion and reviews take place regularly both informally day to day through dialogue to inform next steps; and challenge learning formally with reviews.
Progression Pathway:
