Menu Login Quick Links Art & Photography Overview Art and Design is a practical subject which encourages students to learn about themselves and the world around them in a creative way. Students learn about the visual qualities of different materials and how to manipulate these to suit their own purpose. There is an emphasis on the vocational nature of the subject, encouraging students to express themselves using a variety of media. Students develop their practical abilities whilst also developing their thinking skills and ability to respond analytically to aesthetics. Key Staff Mrs Owens - Head of Department Mr Fayers - Teacher of Art Mrs Roylance - Teacher of Art Mrs Giles - Teacher of Art & Photography Mrs Jackson - Photography HLTA/technician Facilities Art and Design is taught in four specialist Art rooms with access to a range of two-dimensional and three-dimensional materials. One of these rooms is a dedicated ceramics room. Another is a studio specifically for sixth form students. Students have the opportunity to work independently, in groups and on a range of scales. There is also access to a suite of computers so students can explore digital photo manipulation and graphic design and a photography studio with a selection of backdrops and lights. Link to view Art and Photography exhibition Curriculum Intent In this ever-increasing visual world, it is important for everyone to learn how to communicate their ideas effectively. We aim to develop creative learners, who are confident in expressing themselves independently in a range of visual media Key Stage 3 Students in Year 7 and 8 are introduced to basic skills such as drawing from observation and using tone. They work through six projects that have varying themes contained within them; ‘Colour’, ‘Tone’, ‘Ceramics’, ‘Printmaking’, ‘Graphics’, ‘3-Dimensional’. Projects in Year 9 become more self-directed with students being encouraged to respond to a theme in individual ways. Students might look as an example of a project title; 'Urban and Rural Landscapes', 'Architecture', 'Figure Drawing and Fashion Illustration', and 'Surrealism'. KS3 Banding Students will follow national guidelines throughout Key Stage 3 to support and prepare them for their Key Stage 4 courses. The school operates a banding system of 1-9 (9 being the highest band). Students will be given a target based upon their Key Stage 2 scores and baseline assessments on arrival at Edgbarrow. The band they are awarded at the end of the Key Stage is intended to be indicative of the grade they may achieve at GCSE. Banding Curriculum Plan - Rotation Years 7 & 8 Year 9 Skills Rotation Years 7/8 Year 9 Year 7/8 Curriculum Assessment Plan Year 9 Curriculum Assessment Plan Key Stage 4 We offer GCSE Fine Art & GCSE Photography. At GCSE level, students develop a more sophisticated approach to their artwork. The focus is on building a successful portfolio of work which demonstrates their strongest abilities. Students are encouraged to develop a much more independent and experimental approach to their work. In Year 10 and 11 students develop their skills in drawing as well as a wide range of different techniques. Students work on two controlled assessment projects to build a portfolio of work that forms 60% of their final GCSE grade. They are given a selection of starting points to create a very personal, self-directed project. Through this, they demonstrate recording skills as well as an ability to develop their own ideas and experiment with a range of materials. Year 10/11 Art Curriculum Assessment Plan Year 10/11 Photography Curriculum Assessment Plan Curriculum Plan KS4 Art KS4 Photography Skills Learnt Year 10 Art Year 10 Photography Year 11 Art Year 11 Photography Key Stage 5 We offer A Level Fine Art & A Level Photography. At A-Level, students are able to work in painting and drawing, sculpture and ceramics, printmaking, digital and video art and mixed media. Students are required to submit a coursework portfolio containing a personal investigation and complete an examination project. Year 12/13 Art -Curriculum Assessment Plan Year 12/13 Photography- Curriculum Assessment Plan Curriculum Plan KS5 Art KS5 Photography Skills Learnt Year 12 Art Year 12 Photography Year 13 Art Year 13 Photography For further information regarding our Art & Photography Curriculum please contact: Miss Owens hannah.owens@edgbarrowschool.co.uk Within this Section Corvus Learning Trust Headteacher's Welcome Curriculum Pastoral Support Departments Art & Photography Art Exhibition 2021 Business and Economics Careers & Work-Related Learning Computer Science and IT Design & Technology Drama and Theatre English Geography History Languages Library Mathematics Music Physical Education Politics Progress-SEND Religious Studies Science Social Sciences Governors Pupil Premium Newsletters OFSTED Parent View Policies Safeguarding School Vision & Values Latest News Sixth Form Open Evening 2021 Edgbarrow School Grant Road, Crowthorne Berkshire, RG45 7HZ 01344 772 658 01344 776 623 Email Us Get Directions Edgbarrow School is an academy and part of the Corvus Learning Trust, a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales, company number 11045796, registered at Corvus Learning Trust, Grant Road, Crowthorne, Berkshire, RG45 7HZ. 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