Here you can find information on courses offered at each key stage, view examples of learners’ work and keep up to date with events in the department. In Art and Design all learners are given the opportunity to develop their creative talents in a visual way, using a broad range of media and processes. Learners will be encouraged to appreciate their environment (natural, built and human) and use it as a rich source of stimuli to be recorded and developed in their artwork. We have two dedicated art studios and another multi-purpose room, all of which are well equipped to carry out ceramics, printing, painting and drawing and textile work. “Creativity is contagious, pass it on” - Albert Einstein Gallery Websites Key Stage 4 Key Stage 5 To view information and learners’ work – double click on the link buttons and gallery icons.

WJEC GCSE Art & Design has been designed for a wide range of candidates. It is particularly suitable for those who enjoy painting, drawing, print-making, constructing, modelling, fabricating, making, investigating, handling traditional and/or contemporary media, materials, techniques and tools, inventing, improvising, planning and designing and using historical and contemporary influences and references. However, learners’ work ethic and attitude will determine their success as they will be expected to work to strict deadlines and to take responsibility for researching, planning, organising, experimenting, making and completing their work to the best of their ability. Parents should expect to see quality homework/coursework being completed on a weekly basis. Below is an outline of the assessment for the two year course. Assessment 1 (Candidate Portfolio) (60%) Begins in Year marks Internally set and developed from personal and/or given starting points Selected and presented by the candidate from work undertaken within the course Requires evidence of how the candidate has met each of the assessment objectives Assessment 2 Exam (Externally set task or starting point) [research & preparation plus 10 hours] (40%) Spring term Year marks Requires a sustained period of focussed study of no longer than 10 hours Presented to the candidates no earlier than the start of January in the year of the examination Requires evidence of how the candidate has met each of the assessment objective

AS and A level SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT AS ART1 - Unit 1 Art & Design Coursework - Portfolio 30% 120 marks One unit of coursework based on themes and subject matter developed from personal starting points. All work will be selected, evaluated and presented for assessment by the candidates. Critical contextual understanding may be demonstrated through written, visual, oral or other appropriate forms. To be internally set, internal assessments to be sent to WJEC by mid May and externally moderated in June. AS ART2 - Unit 2 Art & Design - Controlled Assignment 20% 80 marks One unit that comprises an externally set assignment presented to the candidates at the start of the preparation period for the controlled test that will be a continuous period of focused study of eight hours. All work will be selected, evaluated and presented for assessment by the candidates. Critical contextual understanding may be demonstrated through written, visual, oral or other appropriate forms. To be externally set on 1st February, internal assessments to be sent to WJEC by mid May and externally moderated in June. A Level (the above plus the following A Level units) A Level ART3 - Unit 3 Art & Design - Personal Investigation 30% 120 marks One unit of coursework based on themes and subject matter developed from personal starting points that requires the candidate to communicate their understanding through integrated images and texts that includes a written element of no less than 1000 words. All work will be selected, evaluated and presented for assessment by the candidates. Critical contextual understanding may be demonstrated through written, visual, oral or other appropriate forms. To be internally set, internal assessments to be sent to WJEC by mid May and externally moderated in June. A Level ART4 - Unit 4 Art & Design - Controlled Assignment 20% 80 marks One unit that comprises an externally set assignment presented to the candidates at the start of the preparation period for the controlled test that will be a continuous period of focused study of twelve hours. All work will be selected, evaluated and presented for assessment by the candidates. Critical contextual understanding may be demonstrated through written, visual, oral or other appropriate forms To be externally set on 1st February, internal assessments to be sent to WJEC by mid May and externally moderated in June. Please see the WJEC web site for the full specifications for this course

Year 7 Welsh Landscape Sir Kyffin Williams Peter Prendergast Elis Gwyn Wilf Roberts Malcolm Hughes Nick Davies Sarah Hopkins Howard Coles David Woodford Throughout this key stage we use a diverse range of artists as a staring point for our projects However, to further enhance their knowledge and understanding of different genres of art we always encourage our budding artists to carry out their own research. Below is a list of artists which can be used to assist learners when carrying homework and research. There are many websites for these artists, architects and illustrators giving background information and images. Year 7 Architecture Friedensreich Hundertwasser Antoni Gaudi Frank Gehry Jonathan Adams – Welsh architect – Millennium Centre, WJEC building Karl Blossfeldt & Ernst Haeckel Y ear 8 The Sea Vincent Scarpace M.C. Escher Steffen Dam Micheline Robinson Chinese art Marine Life images Year 8 Surrealism SalvadorDali Joan Miro Marcel Duchamp Amy Guidary Rene Magritte Frida Kahlo Roger Dean Max Ernst Year 9 Identity Greno89 – Minjae Lee Michael Edens Florian Nicolle Shani Rhys James Year 9 Typographic Illustration Pomme Chan Theo Aartsma Jessica Hissche Luke Lucas Irena Zablostka and Eugene Rudyy

INSPIRATION - Natural Form Artists -Antoni Gaudi and Friedensreich Hundertwasser

SEMI ANALYSIS – when discussing the work of artists or your own work, use the SEMI formula to ensure you include all aspects of the work. Aim to do this every time you research an artist’s work or when evaluating your own work to develop your critical thinking skills and gain higher marks.

Key Stage 4 -EvolutionClub Monday Come along to develop and experiment with ideas and materials to enhance your techniques and coursework 3:00 – 4:00pm. Key Stage 3 – Excite Club Tuesday Improve your creative skills and learn new techniques. 3:00 – 4:00pm. CLUBS Key Stage 5 – Elite Club Wednesday COMPETITIONSEVENTS Watch this space!! Exciting competition coming up for all year groups. Your chance to showcase your work in a calendar for Join in a community art project and earn the chance to take part in an Activity Day. News on both projects coming soon. Use this valuable extra time to perfect ideas and techniques for your coursework and exam