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Key Stage 4

Subject: Art

Aims of the subject: All Art and Design courses will include working with a variety of materials, techniques and processes, the study of artists and art movements (contextual studies) and visits to galleries.  Pupils will be able to choose from one of the following options.

 

GCSE Examination Board: AQA

Assessment Overview:

Examination 40%
Coursework 60%

Choice 1: Art and Design – Art, Craft and Design

A popular option for all abilities. This is a broad course exploring practical and contextual work through a wide range of 2D and 3D media, processes and techniques with the opportunity to explore painting, drawing, printing, textiles, ceramics, sculpture, ICT, graphics etc.

Choice 2: Textile Design

Textile design is defined here as the creation of designs and products for woven, knitted, stitched, printed or decorative textiles that might have a functional or non-functional purpose.

Please note that we may not be able to run both choices. If it is necessary to limit the courses, then the most popular will run. Children who opted for an art course that does not run will have the chance to choose an alternative art course that is running.

 

Textile Design

Year What will I learn? Assessment
10  

Term 1

 

Pupils will be introduced to a range of materials, experimental techniques and processes. They will then have the opportunity to:

 

• explore practical activities.

• make connections with the work of textile artists, craftspeople and designers (Carolyn Saxby, Sandra Meech, Threes four Couture. Alexanda McQueen etc).

• integrate the use of drawing and written annotation into working practice.

• respond to a given starting point(s).

• understand assessment objectives by having them explained, identified and exemplified.

• develop and present work in any appropriate format such as sketchbooks, worksheets or through sample and design journals.

 

Pupils will be introduced to variety of materials and techniques when exploring their chosen starting point. Pupils will build essential skills to help meet the demands and requirements of the GCSE course. These skills will include:

 

    • Weaving
    • Felting
    • Stitching
    • Appliqué
    • Construction methods
    • Printing
    • Digital imagery

 

 

 

 

Term 2

 

Pupils will be introduced to a variety of materials and techniques when exploring surface embellishment, constructional considerations and imaginative interpretation.

 

Pupils will build essential skills to help them meet the demands and requirements of the GCSE course. These skills will include:

 

  • Batik
  • Fabric manipulation techniques
  • Decoration and surface pattern
  • Various ways to dye fabric
  • Use of the sewing machine
  • Printing techniques
  • Repetition and scale

 

Term 3

 

Mock Exam

Construction of final piece

Students will be introduced to the mock exam and given a designated preparation period to independently research a range of artists, materials, and techniques. This will allow them to develop ideas for their final product. Support will be provided through home learning resources, Synergy workshop materials, and in-class workshops, which may include:

·       Laser cut fabric/ materials

·       Digital art – photoshop workshop

·       Fashion illustrations

·       Modelling on the tailors dummy

·       Pattern cutting

·       Garment construction

·       Sewing machine skills

·       Hand stitching and embroidery

 
 

Individually marked portfolio work

 

One to one review

 

Coursework project 1

 

Collective review points against the assessment objectives:

 

  • AO1: Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources (Term 1).
  • AO2: Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes (Term 1).
  • AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses (Term 2).
  • AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language (Term 2).

 

 

 

 

Individually marked mock exam work (limited timeframe usually six weeks)

 

One to one review

 

Collective review points against the assessment objectives:

 

  • AO1: Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.
  • AO2: Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting, and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes.
  • AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.
  • AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language.

 
11 Term 1

 

Main Project– Refinement & completion

 

Students will have the opportunity to complete their project and final 3D textile piece. They will be expected to make independent, purposeful decisions, demonstrating analytical and critical thinking, to refine their ideas towards a final outcome. The following aspects of knowledge, understanding, and skills will be outlined in greater detail to ensure that students’ work is focused and relevant to textile design.

 

Term 2: Exam

 

The Exam question paper is released during the first week in January

 

Pupils will be introduced to the exam paper and will explore the potential of their chosen question. A clear timeframe will be outlined for the exam preparation period within which pupils will be required to independently develop a body of work that meets all four assessment objectives.

 

Term 3

 

All work is to be completed, marked, and submitted to AQA by the 31st of May. This means ALL work must be submitted by the deadline set by my subject teacher.

 Individually marked portfolio/EXAM work

 

One to one review

 

Collective review points against the assessment objectives:

 

  • AO1: Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources.
  • AO2: Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes.
  • AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.
  • AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language.

 

 

 

Extra-curricular opportunities

  • After school – Tuesday, Laser cut fabric workshops
  • Lunch time – Textile club

 

How you can support your child’s progress

Please be aware that students will be given homework tasks, all of which are an important element of the course. We would be grateful if you could support your child when completing these and bringing them into school on time for the deadlines. All candidates will be issued with a pupil handbook and will be expected to equip themselves with a set of basic materials; an A4/A3 sketchpad, drawing pencils, coloured pencils, a box of watercolours, sewing kit, fabric, embellishment components.

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