Art - KS3
Vision for learning
Students at SJB who study Art and Design embark on a journey of self-expression. Along the way there will be a variety of practical opportunities across a range of skill sets. Students explore, enjoy, unlock their creative potential and enhance their wellbeing. Art and Design prepares students for the creative industries and equips them with transferable skills for other pathways.
Below you can find the key documents that we share with students. These provide an overview of what we study, when in the key stage and how we assess students.
Curriculum MapCatholic Social Teaching Principles in Art
Example of Yr7 Painting Assessment Framework Art
Example of Yr8 Drawing Assessment Framework Art
Example of Yr9 Clay Assessment Framework Art
Please click below to find out more about what our students learn in each year group.
In Year 7 students learn about and explore the formal elements through key skills in drawing and painting. During the year they will experience working with a range of materials and techniques including clay. Work produced is in response to contextual sources.
In Year 8 students further develop and demonstrate their skills, knowledge and understanding learnt in Year 7. Drawing and painting are again fundamental. More complex clay techniques are explored alongside introducing other new materials and processes, including sewing. Students are given choices to encourage independence and more variety of outcomes. Work produced is in response and informed by a range of contextual sources.
In Year 9 students develop mastery of the skills learnt in Year 7 and 8. Students are encouraged to work with greater independence and relate their work to topical as well as personal issues, informed by a wider range of contextual sources. They develop further understanding of the requirements to proceed to GCSE study and are equipped with the skills required for the course.