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Multi Award winning Mainstream Dyslexia Specialist School for years 3 to 11

Art

Key Stage 3

Each Art class at Key Stage 3 will work on three units of coursework. Each unit will focus on one of the following areas:

  • Fine art drawing and painting
  • Printmaking /photography/ ICT arts based software
  • Three-dimensional construction/sculpture

Moon Hall pupil during an art lessonAll students have the opportunity to explore the full range of disciplines during lessons, students are also guided towards the independent learning activities to further enhance their understanding of the project work covered.

Within the set projects students are encouraged to experiment with materials, techniques and processes, exploring the potential of each. The development of good problem-solving skills is encouraged, helping the students work with greater independence and confidence.

Sketchbooks are used for much of the research, planning and preparation stages within a project. Additionally to this, students complete studio work in a wide range of scales.

 

Independent Learning Activities

Art - Year 7

Art - Year 8

Art - Year 9

 


Key Stage 4

We follow the AQA Art and Design syllabus. We specialise in the following Art & Design disciplines at GCSE level:

  • Photography
  • Fine Art
  • Sculpture/3D
  • Art and Design (a mixture of at least 3 disciplines)

 

Independent Learning Activities

Art - Year 10

Art - Year 11

 

How to Revise in Art

Art - Study Guide

 


Careers, Options & Pathways resources


Galleries

Virtual displays of student art work from all year groups, please click on the links below to view:

Years 2,3,4

Year 5

Year 6

Year 7

Year 8

Year 9

Senior Art Exhibition 2021-22

Virtual Art Gallery 2022/2023

Virtual Art Gallery 2023/2024