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BackAt Hertswood Academy, we recognise that Art enriches those who study it and has the power to inspire, inform, stimulate and challenge, providing a richness and complexity to learning. We want all our students to leave Hertswood with a developed understanding of art in the world around them so we nurture critical thinking and visual literacy. We are committed to ensuring all students reach their creative potential.
We help promote a positive attitude among our students by developing a range of qualities that students carry with them forever; cooperation, enthusiasm, passion, tenacity and ambition. We are proud of our record of inclusivity and help students acquire a strong sense of self confidence that helps them make their first steps towards a successful life after they leave Hertswood Academy, whether that be higher education or employment.
Key Stage 3
At KS3, students start to explore the formal elements of art and develop creative problem-solving skills and visual literacy. Students acquire and apply knowledge of a wide range of media, processes and techniques.
Key Stage 4
Students choosing to study art at GCSE are encouraged to experiment, persevere and create while demonstrating an ability to explore and develop themes and evaluate ideas. Incorporating art history and contemporary art into the curriculum exposes students to global awareness and viewpoints other than their own as well as building a wealth of artist knowledge which extends right through their school career and beyond.
Key Stage 5
At A-Level our curriculum is designed to build skills and foster independence through differentiated and self-directed work. Students develop a lifelong aptitude to independently explore, create and present ideas. We encourage students to experiment, persevere and respond with personal outcomes.
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Summer |
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Year 7 |
The Formal Elements |
African Art |
Still Life |
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Year 8 |
Pop Art |
Portraits |
Sculpture |
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Year 9 |
Natural Forms Mixed Media, Tonal Drawing |
Natural Forms Karl Blossfeldt, William Morris |
Natural Forms |
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Year 10 GCSE |
Natural Forms Developing Ideas and Final Outcome 1 |
Land, Sea and Sky Project Albrecht Durer, Whipsnade Zoo Trip, Tonal Drawing |
Land, Sea and Sky Project Artist Link, Developing Ideas |
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Year 11 GCSE |
Land, Sea and Sky Project Canvas development and final outcome 2 |
Externally Set Assignment Independent project |
Externally Set Assignment Final outcome 3 |
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Year 12 A Level |
Building Foundations Large scale mixed media, oil painting, life drawing, primary source imagery and art history |
Surfaces Project |
Surfaces Project Final outcome 1 |
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Year 13 A Level |
Surfaces Project Final outcome 2 |
Externally Set Assignment |
Externally Set Assignment Final outcome 3 |
Extra-Curricular Enrichment
GCSE and A Level students are encouraged to access extra curriculum opportunities that run after school and learning through experience with trips to Whipsnade Zoo (Y10) and London Art Galleries (Y12 and Y13).
Independent Learning Resources
- The Knowledge
- Quizlet