Autumn

Close-up: Distorted portraits

Introductory phase

First half term 1: drawing skills in different media

Critical and contextual: Cubism

Second half term:

Close-up: Natural forms

Painting and colour theory

Batik painting on fabric or oil painting on canvas as outcome

Spring

Development phase

Previous exam paper

Choose own starting point

Research and development: primary recording photography and drawing

Summer

Independent Project

Sustained phase

Developing own practical responses

Gallery visits

Developmental studies in sketchbook outcome

Autumn and Spring

In year 11 students can specialize in one or more of the following areas of study:

Independent Project

Sustained phase continues Independent research task, in-depth study of relevant artists and chosen theme.

Final outcomes completed for this project in mock exam

Summer

Externally Set Assignment

Exploring the exam theme independently.

Completing a final outcome in a ten-hour exam