Curriculum
ART & DESIGN
The Art Department at Tong gives pupils the opportunity to demonstrate imagination and creative flair whilst learning the skills needed to effectively use different media. Drawing is often the foundation of many artistic explorations so it is expected pupils will develop and refine their observational skills through this area of study, using different methods and approaches.
Pupils are encouraged to combine observations, ideas and feelings, enabling the successful completion of aesthetically interesting final pieces. Pupils are expected to study the work of other artists and show how these studies have impacted on their own practice. They must also be able to annotate and evaluate their work using subject specific vocabulary showing understanding of their own artistic journey.
Curriculum Overview (KS3)
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Curriculum Overview (KS4)
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Portrait and Text Internally moderated.
Students are taught how to use a range of media with increasing accuracy and skill.
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Still Life Project Internally moderated.
Students continue to use a range of media with increasing accuracy and skill.
preparatory work.
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GSCE Fine Art Exam Jan-May. Externally moderated.
Students respond to a starting point provided by AQA. This response provides evidence of the student’s ability to work independently within specified time constraints, realise intentions that are personal and meaningful and explicitly address the requirements of all four assessment objectives.
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Assessment
Internal assessments take place every half-term.
KS4 Exam Board Specification: AQA GCSE Art and Design: Fine Art (8202)
Enrichment Offer
The Department offers subject-specific enrichment clubs and organises a range of educational visits throughout the year. Pupils are able to take part in school-wide competitions, as well as representing the Academy in local and national competitions designed to increase their engagement and enhance their subject knowledge. Intervention sessions to consolidate prior learning and ensure maximum progress are at the heart of our delivery model.