1. GCSE Art Creative, Performance and Media Arts
Curriculum Map
GCSE Art
Creative, Performance and Media Arts

2. Statement of intent
Key Stage: KS4
Subject: Photography
Academic Year:

3. Curriculum Overview Key Stage: KS4 Subject: Art Academic Year 2019-20
Unit content
Autumn 1
Autumn 2
Spring 1
Spring2
Summer 1
Summer 2
GCSE
Component 1: Natural Forms
Component 2: Questions to be released by AQA in Spring term of the academic year
Skills and techniques workshop: Natural Forms (Karl Blossfelt)
60% of assessment of final grade
Students will complete an portfolio containing
Artist analysis
Wet and dry media experiments
Developmental studies these can take the form of
- sketches
- paintings
- sculptures
- print making
- collage
a final piece to be completing in mock exam conditions
Evaluation of your final piece
40% of assessment of final grade
a final piece to be completing in exam conditions
Formatively assessed in preparation for Autumn term. Students will explore a range of media through the context of natural forms and the artist Karl Blossfelt. The work produced will contribute to students' Component 1 folders ahead of them selecting appropriate artists to pursue in their Component 1 portfolio