KS3 Curriculum

Topics Year 7

Term 1 – Key Skills 

Term 2 – Still Life

Term 3 – Popular Culture

Topics Year 8

Term 1 – Natural Forms

Term 2 – Portraiture

Term 3 – Art and Culture

Topics Year 9

Term 1 – Urban Landscapes

Term 2 – Objectify

Term 3 – Masters and Movements

 

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KS4 Curriculum

Exam Board and Qualifications

• AQA – GCSE Art and Design
• 60% Coursework
• 40% Externally Set Exam – 1X10 hour exam over 2 days

Key Themes/Topics Year 10

• Term 1&2 – Natural Forms
• Term 3 – Toys and Objects

Key Themes/Topics Year 11

• Term 1 – Toys and Objects
• Term 2&3 Exam 

Assessment

1-9 against GCSE Art, Craft and Design 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