Art & Design Options for Year 9

Dear Students, Parents & Guardians,

Here are a selection of videos for any student considering to choose an Art & Design subject as one of their GCSE's.

Art & Design - What you will study:

Throughout the two year GCSE Art & Design course you will have the opportunity to analyse and evaluate your own artwork, and that of others, to develop an appreciation of art and design in the world around us.

The subject will allow you to experiment and explore diverse media and techniques whilst developing your own ideas to produce a personal response to a set theme/brief.

During Year 10 you will study a broad course, experimenting with a variety of media and techniques, to explore your individual artistic strengths. Year 11 will involve further development of these skills and the examination (externally set assignment).

a. Art, Craft & Design (must contain work from at least two of the options below)
b. Art & Design: Fine Art
c. Art & Design: Graphic Communication
d. Art & Design: Textile Design
e. Art & Design: Three Dimensional Design

Photography - What will you study?

In year 10 you will explore a number of techniques through various projects covering elements of still life, portraiture, landscape and cityscape photography.

You will learn how to use DSLR cameras and lighting and editing software used by industry photographers and designers. Inspired by analytical studies of artists and photographers, you will take part in individual and group photoshoots that take place both in a studio setting and out on location.

You will be expected to explore a number of techniques such as digital editing, drawing, mixed media, moving image, collage and design work. This will allow you to build a strong portfolio of work and the skills necessary to work more independently in year 11 in preparation for the externally set assignment.