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Art KS4

GCSE Programme of Study Overview

Year 10

Autumn Term: Still Life

An investigation of basic formal elements and a range of media and techniques, within the still life context, to develop and realise a fully finished drawing, painting or mixed-media work.

Spring Term: Myself

Produce a series of observational self-portraits and still life studies of personal objects. Produce a contextual study on Pop Art. Produce a critical study on Peter Blake or another Pop artist. From the above, develop a self-portrait on the theme “Myself” – reflecting the ideas of Blake and /or Pop Art.

Summer Term: Natural Forms

Produce an A1 mixed media study sheet from the observation of a variety of natural forms, and related sketchbook studies.

Year 11

Autumn Term:  Natural Forms

Investigate and experiment with organic still life. Investigate and record the work and ideas of William Morris. Develop and realise final pieces (2D and 3D), from investigation work.

Spring Term

Complete, modify, and extend 3 chosen coursework projects

Summer Term

Timed Test and coursework completion.