Art & Design

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Key Stage 3

The primary objective of the curriculum KS3 is to encompass the aims of the department in a comprehensive program of study in line with the new National Curriculum. This should also provide a logical progression to a higher level of study at GCSE and A level for those students wishing to continue their art education. By the end of KS3, it is expected that most students will have a broader understanding of the basic elements of visual language, and an awareness of the work of artists and crafts people.

At KS3 all students are provided with the opportunity to develop skills and knowledge to assist them to undertake a variety of 2 & 3 dimensional activities to achieve successful outcomes.

The acquisition of skills and knowledge is reinforced through projects designed to utilise and extend areas of learning already covered while introducing further development.

Key Stage 4

Students at Llantwit Major School follow the AQA GCSE course which is made up of coursework and exam work.

Coursework

• Two, three or four units (projects) set by the Art teacher.
• 60% of Total marks.

Exam work

• The students choose one exam question from a selection set by the exam board. There is a four-week preparation period followed by a 10 hr supervised practical exam.
• 40% of total marks.

During the GCSE the student will explore overlapping areas of: -

• Fine Art - drawing/painting/printmaking/mixed media

• Graphic Design - Computer Aided Design/illustration/corporate identity/digital imaging
• Three Dimensional Design - Ceramics/Sculpture
• Textiles - printed and/or dyed materials

There will be at least two Art gallery visits during the GCSE course.

Assessment

Their teacher will continually assess students' coursework and exam work. The exam board will moderate a selection. The teacher will use four assessment objectives: -

Objective 1 - Record observations and experiences.

Objective 2 - Analyse and evaluate images and objects.

Objective 3 - Develop and explore ideas.

Objective 4 - Make personal response in the production of the final piece.

Each unit of work will include all assessment objectives