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A-Level Art and Photography
Art at Horsforth School
Art at Horsforth School
Year 7
Cultural capital through investigation into a range of historical references.
Respect for Art from various cultures.
Understanding the skills, processes and ideas communicated by artists.
E.g. TONE: “An artist would develop their shading skills to be able to make an object appear 3D.”
e.g. COLOUR: “An interior designer would create a moodboard and consider the use of harmonious colours
Year 8
Cultural capital through investigation into a range of historical references.
Respect for Art from various cultures.
Understanding the skills, processes and ideas communicated by artists.
E.g. PERSPECTIVE “An artist / games designer would use aerial perspective to show that objects in the distance are further away.”
Year 9
Cultural capital through investigation into a range of historical references.
Respect for Art from various cultures.
Understanding the skills, processes and ideas communicated by artists.
E.g. ARTIST RESEARCH “An artist such as Shepard Fairey can use his artwork to convey political messages and highlight injustices in society.”
Year 10
GCSE Art and GCSE Photography require students to “Develop ideas and create a personal and meaningful response”
They make connections with the work of other artists’ through their own working practices. E.g. an artist would take an exploratory, experimental approach and make preliminary sketches before producing a finished piece.”
Year 11
GCSE Art and GCSE Photography require students to “Develop ideas and create a personal and meaningful response”
They make connections with the work of other artists’ through their own working practices. E.g. “an artist would take an exploratory, experimental approach and make preliminary sketches before producing a finished piece.”
Year 12
As per GCSE, also students are asked to consider the audience (viewer) of their work in much the same way an artist would communicate with their audience.
Year 13
As per Year 12; Personal Study communicates ideas and intentions.
Presentation of work for final exhibition is expected to be of a professional standard and ensures students portfolio prepared for further education.
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