Welcome to the Art area
Head of Department – Ms S. Livesley
Our role is to develop the visual language techniques and experiences of students. We actively engage students in the exploration of traditional and contemporary techniques and concepts. We endeavour to grow both pupils’ skills and appreciation of art, craft and design; development of subject specific vocabulary is facilitated to enable pupils to express their thoughts, ideas and feelings about peers’ and professionals’ their own work.
Staffing
| Head of Art | Miss S. Livesley – BA (Hons) Crafts, Wood, Metal, Ceramics, Textiles |
| Teacher of Art | Miss H. Barton – BA (Hons) Illustration |
| Teacher of Art | Miss. D. Hennan – BA (Hons) Fine Art |
Per Term Topic Information
Year 7
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring 1 | Spring 2 |
| Baseline 3 part test consisting of observational drawing, imaginative drawing and comparison of historical painting | Natural Forms Georgia O’Keeffe | Theme Bugs and Birds | Artist Kandinsky |
Year 8
| Autumn | Spring | Summer |
| Theme War & Conflict | Artist Mexican Day of the Dead | Art Movement Pop Art |
Year 10
| Autumn | Spring | Summer |
| Theme Under the Microscope | Theme Mechanic Organic Man made/Natural | Theme Exam Topic |
Year 11
| Autumn 1 | Autumn 2 | Spring | Summer 1 | Summer 2 |
| Natural Forms Artist Research & Interpretations | Natural Forms Idea Development | Natural Forms Design | Natural Forms Designs & Final Piece | Natural Forms Final Piece |
Year 11
| Autumn | Spring | Summer |
| Theme Disguise | Terminal Exam | Finalisation of Unit 1 & 2 |
Curriculum
Year 7
| No. of lessons per fortnight | Frequency and length of homework | Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … | Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … | Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
| 2 | 1 per half term 3 x Written Analysis of Artists 3 x Drawing task relevant to project | Lunchtime Art Club Opportunity to enter local, regional and national competitions. | Lunchtime intervention workshops | Useful Resources www.pinterest.com Bury Art Gallery Whitworth Art Gallery Manchester Museum The Lowry |
Year 8
| No. of lessons per fortnight | Frequency and length of homework | Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … | Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … | Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
| 2 | 1 per half term 3 x Written Analysis of Artists 3 x Drawing task relevant to project | Lunchtime Art Club Fusilier’s Museum – outreach and visit (War & Conflict Project) | Lunchtime intervention workshops | Useful Resources www.pinterest.com Bury Art Gallery Whitworth Art Gallery Manchester Museum The Lowry |
Year 9
| No. of lessons per fortnight | Frequency and length of homework | Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … | Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … | Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
| 2 | 1 per half term 3 x Written Analysis of Artists 3 x Drawing task relevant to project | Lunchtime Art Club Manchester Museum Project | Lunchtime intervention workshops | Useful Resources www.pinterest.com Bury Art Gallery Whitworth Art Gallery Manchester Museum The Lowry |
Year 10
| No. of lessons per fortnight | Frequency and length of homework | Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … | Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … | Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
| 5 | Skills – drawing activities Artist research and own response to Artist pieces Photographic images relating to project | Yorkshire Sculpture Park Garden Centre Art Gallery/Degree Shows Opportunity to enter local, regional and national competitions. | Lunchtime Mon-Thurs After School Mon-Thurs 3.30pm to 4.30pm (With the exception of Wednesday week B) | Qualification AQA GCSE Art and Design Useful Resources www.pinterest.com Bury Art Gallery – relevant exhibitions Whitworth Art Gallery Manchester Museum The Lowry |
Year 11
| No. of lessons per fortnight | Frequency and length of homework | Additional learning opportunities e.g. clubs, speakers, visits, residential … | Department support e.g. intervention classes, revision classes … | Additional guidance for parents e.g. exam board info, websites to support revision, books to read, useful places to visit … |
| 5 | Skills – drawing activities Artist research and own response to Artist pieces Photographic images relating to project | Opportunity to enter local, regional and national competitions. | Lunchtime Mon-Thurs After School Mon-Thurs 3.30pm to 4.30pm (With the exception of Wednesday week B) | Qualification AQA GCSE Art and Design Useful Resources www.pinterest.com Manchester City Art Gallery Bury Art Gallery, The Lowry Whitworth Art Gallery Manchester Museum |