KS3 Art

Curriculum Overview

In Art, we acknowledge and celebrate our distinctive place in the curriculum, providing pupils with a creative outlet to express themselves. We are proud to be a practical subject and emphasise the development and mastery of practical skills in our lessons and curriculum. 

At Key Stage 3, we begin by teaching fundamental skills in mark making, colour theory, and Art History to give all pupils the opportunity to respond to topics and themes in a personal manner. These fundamental skills are the bedrock of our curriculum and are designed to best prepare pupils for future Artistic endeavours.

How will I be assessed?

Students will be assessed using St Bernadette grade 1-6 criteria (please see the Key Learning Steps document for more information).

In Term 1 of Year 7, pupils will undergo a baseline test to assess current Artistic ability.

Projects will be assessed on an ongoing basis against St Bernadette grade 1-6 criteria. Projects are assessed on a continual basis with terminal assessment once a project is finished. 

Important Overview Documents

Curriculum Rationale
Key Learning Steps
Year 7 Road Map
Year 8 Road Map
Year 9 Road Map
All Through Knowledge Organiser

Modules

Year 7 - Op Art

Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist

Year 7 - Haunted Forest

Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist

Year 7 - Fish

Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist

Year 8 - Natural Form

Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist

Year 8 - Lobo / Pop Art Cities

Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist

Year 8 - Milk Bottle Gargoyles

Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist

Year 9 - Snapchat Selfie

Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist

Year 9 - Lobo / Pop Art Cities

Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist

Year 9 - Collage Animals

Knowledge Organiser
Personal Learning Checklist

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