Art

“Creativity is intelligence having fun!” Albert Einstein

General Principles

Studying Art at JMCC is an exciting course through which you will learn a range of enjoyable and creative approaches to making artwork. You will use a variety of materials and techniques such as painting, drawing, photography, 3D work and much more!

During the course you will develop a range of skills such as creativity, problem solving, resilience, focus, independence and communication skills. These can lead you to pursue a variety of careers such as Graphic Design, Animation, Architecture, Photography, Teaching, Costume Design, Games Design, Fashion Design -the list is endless. The UK creative industries generate £108 billion a year and employs over 2.3 million people in the country.

The Art Department are continuously adapting schemes of work at KS3 and KS4 to make projects engaging and exciting each year.

If you are imaginative, motivated, enthusiastic and willing to develop your skills, you will thrive in the Art Department and ultimately get a job out of doing something that you love!

Section 1: Principles at Key Stage 3

At Key Stage 3 we aim to introduce key skills such as drawing, painting, printmaking, and 3D work. The Art Department follows a common curriculum project planned by the Lionheart Trust followed by additional projects planned by the Art Department. Contemporary and traditional artists are introduced in each project. Reciprocal reading supports students to develop their literacy skills and build on their understanding of key art terminology. All Key Stage 3 projects repeat skills to ensure that students are prepared to meet the standard required at GCSE Art.

Each project at Key Stage 3 follows whole school learning scientist strategies of modelling and concrete examples which are fundamental parts to promote student progress. Teachers regularly use the visualiser to demonstrate techniques and past student work to provide exemplars.

Section 2: Connectedness (linking and co-ordinating)

In Years 7 and 9, students are taught in mixed ability groups and have 2 lessons of Art per week. Students are on rotation with Music and Drama where they spend approximately 12 weeks with each subject. In Year 8 students have 1 hour a week of Art lessons. The aim at Key Stage 3 is to provide students with a range practical and creative thinking skills. All projects introduce key skills in Art which allows for development and progression which leads into Key Stage 4 if students choose to select the subject.

Section 3: Art five year plan

In addition to the Art curriculum, we offer the following:

• Run regular school and national competitions
• Plan external workshops and trips to build students cultural development
• Run extra curricular activities such as art catch up and art club

Section 4: Teaching and Learning

Schemes of work at Key Stage 3 are broken down into key practical skills that students need to develop to be prepared at Key Stage 4. Projects are regularly changed and adapted through student feedback and to keep work engaging and exciting.

Modelling, concrete examples and visual learning objectives are core features of teaching and learning in Art as they support students progress with their artwork. Schemes of work are planned to be engaging as well as building on key knowledge and skills. Students are encouraged to communicate their ideas formally using SHAPE when taking part in classroom discussion and questioning. Regular written and verbal feedback allows teachers to check understanding and adapt teaching and learning to suit all learners in the classroom. Students have access to knowledge organisers, complete retrieval practice tasks and complete regular assessments to maximise their learning.

Curriculum Overview

year 7
Front Cover Design	Skills: drawing/creative thinking	1 week + HW
Natural Forms (trust project)	Skills: Drawing, painting, mark making stitching/embroidery	6 weeks (2 lessons a week)
Gothic Art	Skills: Drawing, painting, character design, 3D work	6 weeks (2 lessons a week)

year 8
Portrait  (Trust Project)	Skills: Drawing, charcoal, collage, mixed media	11 weeks
Monochromatic Painting	Skills: Drawing, painting	8 weeks
Beautiful Bugs	Skills: Drawing, oil pastels, colour pencils, zentangle, mixed media, sculpture	15 weeks

year 9
Sweet Treats  (Trust Project)	Skills: 3D work, photography, painting	6 weeks (2 lessons a week)
Japanese Art	Skills: Drawing, painting, brush pens, lino	6 weeks (2 lessons a week)

year 10
Controlled portfolio - 60% of final GCSE grade Further work

year 11
Controlled portfolio - 60% of final GCSE grade Set Task coursework - 40% of final GCSE grade