Art & Design is taught to all students weekly in KS3. KS3 focuses on developing the student’s passion and interest in art, and progress in their ability to create and think imaginatively.  The art curriculum has been lovingly crafted to cover a wide range of themes and allow students the opportunity to experiment with an array of materials and processes.  Students will create artist research (which includes looking at the history of art right up to current practicing artists).  During KS3 the art student will be able to develop their confidence in the subject and will be able to work in their own style, with a range of skills and techniques at their disposal.

Student enjoyment of art is outstanding; we have a very stimulating and productive working atmosphere where students are supported and encouraged to work expressively with independence. Lessons are designed to be stimulating and engaging for every level of learner.  The art department staff are warm and inspiring and boast a wealth of knowledge and skills across the arts curriculum.

Students record their artwork in their own sketchbooks, year 7 and year 8 have A3 sketchbooks and year have A4.  Students will explore 2 contrasting themes each academic year, providing diversity and extensiveness.  Each theme provides opportunities for students to develop their skills and knowledge.  Students explore craft and digital, 2D and 3D art processes within each theme.  Media ranges from traditional painting, drawing and sculpture, to contemporary sculpture and photography.

During KS3 you will study art for 1 hour per week in one of our specialist arts rooms. We have a large fine art studio and a modern graphics suite, all kitted out with everything you need to be the new van Gogh! Although our department is small, we are mighty! Mrs jones is proud the head of art and teaches KS3 art and GCSE fine art, and Miss smith teaches KS3 art and GCSE graphics.

both staff have a true passion for art and love to share their skills and knowledge with their students. 

A few things you will explore in KS3 art…

Fine art and graphic communication is a popular option for GCSE at Ingleby Manor, and we are extremely proud of our fantastic results the students achieve each year!  If you chose to take art or graphics for one of your GCSE, we are sure you won’t be disappointed!

Mrs Jones, head of arts, teaches art and Miss Smith teaches graphics.  The staff are extremely passionate and creative and have excellent skills and subject knowledge that helps students progress.  The course provides creative freedom, thought provoking challenges, opportunities to build confidence and thinking skills.  You will be supported and encourage throughout and will be taught in a way that allows your skills and abilities to grow.

You can work in many pathways, using your own inspirations and strengths to guide your projects.  Students work in mixed media, painting, drawing, sculpture, fashion, digital, photography to name a few!

Lessons are dedicated 2 hours per week, and the department offers weekly group intervention and bookable one to one sessions.

Component 1 – Portfolio

A portfolio that in total shows explicit coverage of the four assessment objectives. It must include a sustained project evidencing the journey from initial engagement to the realisation of intentions and a selection of further work undertaken during the student’s course of study (beach project, sustained project, development and experimental work, media workshops, gallery visits, work from home, photography, sketchbooks, developed pieces etc).

How it’s assessed :

No time limit, 96 marks (scaling factor x3 = 288), 60% of GCSE (each AO is marked out of 24, so 96 marks in total. I then x3 for your submitted marks)

FYI We sometimes call your portfolio your coursework.

Component 2 – Externally set Assessment

Students respond to their chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper relating to their subject title, evidencing coverage of all four assessment objectives (January 2nd – May 31st in your final year).  You choose a theme from an exam paper and create a project around this.

How it’s assessed :

Preparatory period followed by 10 hours of supervised time, 96 marks (scaling factor x2 = 192), 40% of GCSE. (each AO is marked out of 24, so 96 marks in total. I then x2 for your submitted marks)

Art Club: The department runs enrichment every day for both KS3 and KS4 students.  Clubs run once a week and alternate between drawing club, photoshop club and the very popular Christmas craft club!  We offer a fantastic intervention programme for our GCSE learners including group intervention and one to one tutoring. 

We attend exhibitions and also partake in trips to enhance the students understanding of their work.