Students will continue with their preparatory studies for their exam. GCSE Art concludes with a 10 hour exam during which, students will complete their final personal response.
Students will be assessed holistically, taking into account the work they have done over the entire term. They will be assessed on their development of ideas, written research of artists/themes, experimentation of materials, use of materials and final outcomes.
blend
mix (a substance) with another substance so that they combine together.
bold
(of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.
radiant
sending out light; shining or glowing brightly.
iridescent
showing luminous colours that seem to change when seen from different angles.
luminous
giving off light; bright or shining.
vivid
(of a colour) intensely deep or bright.
muted
(of a sound or voice) quiet and soft.
mellow
(especially of a sound, flavour, or colour) pleasantly smooth or soft; free from harshness.
dreary
depressingly dull and bleak or repetitive.
monotonous
dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.
faded
gradually grow faint and disappear.
clash
a mismatch of colours.
contrast
the state of being strikingly different from something else in juxtaposition or close association.
cold
lacking affection or warmth of feeling; unemotional.
warm
having or showing enthusiasm, affection, or kindness.
deep
very intense or extreme.
opaque
not able to be seen through; not transparent.
saturated
(of colour) very bright, full, and free from an admixture of white.
primary
a colour, as red, yellow, or blue, that in mixture yields other colours.
secondary
A secondary colour is a colour made by mixing two primary colours together: red and yellow to get orange, yellow and blue to get green, or red and blue to get purple. The secondary colour depends on the proportion in which you mix the two primaries.
tint
a shade or variety of a colour.
translucent
(of a substance) allowing light, but not detailed shapes, to pass through; semi-transparent.
transparent
(of a material or article) allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.
vibrant
(of colour) bright and striking.
broken (line)
a discontinuous line or series of line segments, as a series of dashes, or a figure made up of line segments meeting at oblique angles.
flowing (line)
an element of art used to define shape, contours, and outlines
sweeping (line)
extending or performed in a long, continuous curve.
angular (line)
having angles or sharp corners.
bright
giving out or reflecting much light; shining.
crisp
firm, dry, and brittle.
dark
(of a colour or object) not reflecting much light; approaching black in shade.
fade
gradually grow faint and disappear.
gradation
a minute variation in shade, tone, or colour.
harsh
unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses. Severe.
intense
having or showing strong feelings.
smooth
having an even and regular surface; free from perceptible projections, lumps, or indentations.
sombre
dark or dull in colour or tone; having or conveying a feeling of deep seriousness and sadness.
Develop the individual:
Create a supportive community:
Students will be introduced to the externally set exam themes. They will independently select a theme and research artists and develop and experiment ideas to explore this theme.
Students will be assessed holistically, taking into account the work they have done over the entire term. They will be assessed on their development of ideas, written research of artists/themes, experimentation of materials, use of materials and final outcomes.
embellish
make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.
irregular
not even or balanced in shape or arrangement.
negative
consisting in or characterised by the absence rather than the presence of distinguishing features.
natural
existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind.
positive
consisting in or characterised by the presence rather than the absence of distinguishing features.
repeat
something that occurs or is done again.
symmetrical
made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis; showing symmetry.
spiral
winding in a continuous and gradually widening (or tightening) curve, either around a central point on a flat plane or about an axis so as to form a cone.
stamp
impress a pattern or mark on (a surface, object, or document) using an engraved or inked block or die.
structure
the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
uniform
remaining the same in all cases and at all times; unchanging in form or character.
stencil
design on the surface below by the application of ink or paint through the holes;
a design produced by a stencil.
overlap
a part or amount which overlaps.
ornamental
serving or intended as an ornament; decorative.
simple
plain, basic, or uncomplicated in form, nature, or design; without much decoration or ornamentation.
order
the arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other according to a particular sequence, pattern, or method.
conical
having the shape of a cone.
frame
make or construct (something) by fitting parts together
harmonius
forming a pleasing or consistent whole.
image
a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art.
mould
a frame or template for producing mouldings.
model
a three-dimensional representation of a person or thing or of a proposed structure, typically on a smaller scale than the original.
outline
a line or set of lines enclosing or indicating the shape of an object in a sketch or diagram.
precise
marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
silhouette
the dark shape and outline of someone or something visible in restricted light against a brighter background.
motif
a decorative image or design, especially a repeated one forming a pattern.
recede
go or move back or further away from a previous position.
rounded
having a smooth, curved surface.
scatter
cover (a surface) with objects thrown or spread randomly over it.
tactile
of or connected with the sense of touch.
monumental
great in importance, extent, or size.
stacked
(of a number of things) put or arranged in a stack or stacks.
solid
not hollow or containing spaces or gaps.
decorate
make (something) look more attractive by adding extra items or images to it.
cast
an object made by shaping molten metal or similar material in a mould.
sculpt
create or represent (something) by carving, casting, or other shaping techniques.
weave (woven)
form (fabric or a fabric item) by interlacing long threads passing in one direction with others at a right angle to them.
Develop the individual:
Students will produce a personal and meaningful response and reflect continually on their progress
Create a supportive community:
In term 1 and 2 of year 11 Students will independently explore artists to inspire their ideas leading to a final outcome. This will be a personal rand meaningful response to the theme.
Their final piece will be produced in a 10 hour mock examination under examination conditions.
Students response can be in the form of a sculpture, painting, drawing, mixed media piece or textile piece- anything that suitably and appropriately concludes their sketchbook work.
Students will be assessed holistically, taking into account the work they have done over the entire term. They will be assessed on their development of ideas, written research of artists/themes, experimentation of materials, use of materials and final outcomes.
composition
the nature of something's ingredients or constituents; the way in which a whole or mixture is made up.
background
the part of a picture, scene, or design that forms a setting for the main figures or objects, or appears furthest from the viewer.
blurred
unable to see or be seen clearly.
complex
consisting of many different and connected parts; not easy to analyse or understand; complicated or intricate.
confused
lacking order and so difficult to understand.
design
the art or action of conceiving of and producing a plan or drawing of something before it is made; the arrangement of the features of an artefact, as produced from following a plan or drawing.
distant
far away in space or time.
eyeline
a person's line of sight.
focus
the centre of interest or activity.
foreground
the part of a view that is nearest to the observer, especially in a picture or photograph.
middle ground
the middle distance of a painting or photograph.
form
the visible shape or configuration of something.
near
at or to a short distance away; nearby.
perspective
representation of three-dimensional objects on a two-dimensional surface so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other; the appearance of viewed objects with regard to their relative position.
plane
a flat surface on which a straight line joining any two points on it would wholly lie.
proportion
the comparative measurements or size of different parts of a whole.
scale
represent in proportional dimensions; reduce or increase in size according to a common scale.
shape
the external form, contours, or outline of someone or something.
sharp
distinct in outline or detail; clearly defined.
symmetry
the quality of being made up of exactly similar parts facing each other or around an axis; correct or pleasing proportion of the parts of a thing.
assymetry
lack of equality or equivalence between parts or aspects of something; lack of symmetry.
Develop the individual:
Students will work independently to produce a personal and meaningful final piece.
Create a supportive community: