Teaching & Learning
Art & Design
Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you through prophecy with the laying on of hands by the council of elders. Put these things into practice, devote yourself to them, so that all may see your progress.
1 Timothy 4:14-15
| curriculum intent |
The intent of the Art and Design curriculum at Cardinal Newman Catholic School is to encourage and inspire creative expression as well as develop natural abilities and skills. This is achieved by introducing a variety of branches of Art and Design, to offer experiences suitable for every individual. The department provides a learning environment which takes into consideration each student’s needs and abilities, while having high expectations of all. The curriculum is designed to offer challenge, progression and variety.
Our students will:
- Develop and gain confidence in their creative ability and technological capability.
- Learn about designers, artists and craftspeople, as well as learn to appreciate, respond to and respect the views of other individuals and cultures.
- To develop skills in problem-solving, presentation, organisation, self-discipline, critical analysis, communication and technology.
- To improve their visual awareness by developing their observational skills including expressive and technical drawing.
- Explore manual dexterity through structured experimentation with a variety of materials and equipment with due regard for health and safety.
- Gain awareness of their cultural heritage and an understanding of the importance of art and design in today’s society.
- Be prepared for national examinations.
- Be given advice on subject choices and career paths, linking to Art and Design.
| curriculum overview: ARt |
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Year 7 |
Year 8 |
Year 9 |
Year 10 |
Year 11 |
Year 12 |
Year 13 |
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HT1 |
Formal Elements Record from Observation Mark Making |
African Cultures Record from Observation Mark Making through pattern/print |
Icons/Street Art Record from Observation Contextual Studies |
Skills Workshop Experimenting with media Developing Ideas |
Personal Investigation Part 2 |
Skills Workshop Experimenting with media Developing Ideas |
Personal Investigation Part 2 |
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HT2 |
Formal Elements Contextual Studies Experimenting with media |
African Cultures Contextual Studies Developing Ideas |
Icons/Street Art Experimenting with media Developing Ideas |
Skills Workshop Experimenting with media Developing Ideas |
Personal Investigation Part 2 |
Skills Workshop Experimenting with media Developing Ideas |
Personal Investigation Part 2 |
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HT3 |
Formal Elements |
African Cultures Personal Responses |
Icons/Street Art Personal Response |
Personal Investigation (60% coursework) |
NEA Preparation |
Personal Investigation (60% coursework) |
NEA Preparation |
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HT4 |
Environment
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Viewpoints Record from Observation Contextual Studies |
Mini Personal Investigation Contextual Studies Record from Observation |
Personal Investigation (60% coursework) |
NEA Preparation |
Personal Investigation (60% coursework) |
NEA Preparation |
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HT5 |
Environment Record from Observation Explore and experiment materials |
Viewpoints Explore and experiment materials Developing ideas
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Mini Personal Investigation Explore and experiment materials |
Personal Investigation (60% coursework) |
NEA Preparation |
Related Study |
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HT6 |
Environment Developing ideas Personal Response
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Viewpoints Personal Response |
Mini Personal Investigation Developing ideas Personal Response
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Related Study |
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| curriculum overview: Graphics |
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Year 7 |
Year 8 |
Year 9 |
Year 10 |
Year 11 |
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HT1 |
Bag Tag On rotation
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Type Testing On rotation |
Typography workshops |
Typography workshops |
Coursework |
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HT2 |
Bag Tag On rotation
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Type Testing On rotation |
Typography workshops |
Coffee shop logo |
Coursework |
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HT3 |
Bag Tag On rotation
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Type Testing On rotation |
Poster Design / Magazine layout |
Food Illustration |
Exam preparation |
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HT4 |
Bag Tag On rotation
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Type Testing On rotation |
Album covers |
Visit Luton |
Exam preparation |
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HT5 |
Bag Tag On rotation
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Type Testing On rotation |
Album covers |
Coursework |
Exam |
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HT6 |
Bag Tag On rotation
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Type Testing On rotation |
Illustration |
Coursework |
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| curriculum overview: resistant materials |
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Year 7 |
Year 8 |
Year 9 |
Year 10 |
Year 11 |
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HT1 |
Mobile phone holder
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Mechanical toy |
Wood joints, Pine storage box, Drawing skills |
BTEC First Award level 1/2 in Art and Design Unit 4 – Communicating ideas in 3D
Drawing skills |
BTEC Unit 3 Communicating ideas in 2D
Drawing skills |
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HT2 |
Repeats with class rotations
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Repeats with class rotations |
Drawing skills Pine storage box |
Unit 4 – Communicating ideas in 3D
Drawing skills |
Unit 3 Communicating ideas in 2D
Drawing skills |
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HT3 |
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Drawing skills, Pewter casting |
Unit 1 - Introduction to specialist pathways in Art and Design
Drawing skills
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Unit 2 Exam Prep |
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HT4 |
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Drawing skills Foot stool / table |
Unit 1 - Introduction to specialist pathways in Art and Design
Drawing skills
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Unit 2 Exam |
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HT5 |
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Drawing skills Foot stool / table |
Unit 1 - Introduction to specialist pathways in Art and Design
Drawing skills
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Study leave |
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HT6 |
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Drawing skills Foot stool / table |
Unit 1 - Introduction to specialist pathways in Art and Design
Drawing skills
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Study leave |
| curriculum overview: textiles |
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Year 7 |
Year 8 |
Year 9 |
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HT1 |
‘African Art’- cultural project. Exploring African patterns, colours, textures and textiles techniques. Experiment and explore with textiles embellishment techniques. Basic construction skill and fundamental sewing machine skills. Product evaluation and product testing. Final outcome: Roll up pencil case. |
‘Save the frog’- environmental project. Exploring environmental issues and dangers for amphibians mainly frogs. Experiment and explore textiles embellishment techniques and typography. Introduction to the block printing using linoleum. Development of sewing machine skills. Product evaluation and product testing. Final outcome: T-shirt. |
‘Surface decoration’- skill based project. Exploring Art Deco patterns, colours themes and textures. Design, create, develop, test and evaluate different textiles techniques, processes and approaches. Re- visit observational skills using formal elements. Final outcome: ‘Textiles bible,’ sketchbook with sample of different techniques.
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HT2 |
‘African Art’- cultural project. Exploring African patterns, colours, textures and textiles techniques. Experiment and explore with textiles embellishment techniques. Basic construction skill and fundamental sewing machine skills. Product evaluation and product testing. Final outcome: Roll up pencil case.
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‘Save the frog’- environmental project. Exploring environmental issues and dangers for frogs. Experiment and explore textiles embellishment techniques and typography. Introduction to the block printing using linoleum. Development of sewing machine skills. Product evaluation and product testing. Final outcome: T-shirt. |
‘Surface decoration’ -skill based project. Exploring Art Deco patterns, colours themes and textures. Design, create, develop, test and evaluate different textiles techniques, processes and approaches. Re- visit observational skills using formal elements. Final outcome: ‘Textiles bible,’ sketchbook with sample of different techniques. |
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HT3 |
‘African Art’- cultural project. Exploring African patterns, colours, textures and textiles techniques. Experiment and explore with textiles embellishment techniques. Basic construction skill and fundamental sewing machine skills. Product evaluation and product testing. Final outcome: Roll up pencil case.
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‘Save the frog’- environmental project. Exploring environmental issues and dangers for amphibians mainly frogs. Experiment and explore textiles embellishment techniques and typography. Introduction to the block printing using linoleum. Development of sewing machine skills. Product evaluation and product testing. Final outcome: Environmental T-shirt. |
‘Design a corset’- fashion project Introduction to construction and modelling techniques of 19th century. Development of designing and making skills. Further exploration of Art Deco fashion. Product evaluation and product testing. Final outcome: Unique Corset
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HT4 |
‘African Art’- cultural project. Exploring African patterns, colours, textures and textiles techniques. Experiment and explore with textiles embellishment techniques. Basic construction skill and fundamental sewing machine skills. Product evaluation and product testing. Final outcome: Roll up pencil case.
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‘Save the frog’- environmental project. Exploring environmental issues and dangers for amphibians mainly frogs. Experiment and explore textiles embellishment techniques and typography. Introduction to the block printing using linoleum. Development of sewing machine skills. Product evaluation and product testing. Final outcome: T-shirt. |
‘Design a corset’- fashion project Introduction to construction and modelling techniques Development of designing and making skills. Further exploration of Art Deco fashion. Product evaluation and product testing. Final outcome: Unique Corset
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HT5 |
‘African Art’- cultural project. Exploring African patterns, colours, textures and textiles techniques. Experiment and explore with textiles embellishment techniques. Basic construction skill and fundamental sewing machine skills. Product evaluation and product testing. Final outcome: Roll up pencil case. |
‘Save the frog’- environmental project. Exploring environmental issues and dangers for amphibians mainly frogs. Experiment and explore textiles embellishment techniques and typography. Introduction to the block printing using linoleum. Development of sewing machine skills. Product evaluation and product testing. Final outcome: T-shirt. |
‘Design a scrap skirt’- environmental project Fashion industry versus environment. Recycling fabric when creating a new product. Application of prior knowledge from ‘Surface decoration project’. Development of designing and making skills. Introduction to contemporary fashion designers. Final outcome: Scrap skirt.
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HT6 |
‘African Art’- cultural project. Exploring African patterns, colours, textures and textiles techniques. Experiment and explore with textiles embellishment techniques. Basic construction skill and fundamental sewing machine skills. Product evaluation and product testing. Final outcome: Roll up pencil case.
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‘Save the frog’- environmental project. Exploring environmental issues and dangers for amphibians mainly frogs. Experiment and explore textiles embellishment techniques and typography. Introduction to the block printing using linoleum. Development of sewing machine skills. Product evaluation and product testing. Final outcome: T-shirt. |
‘Design a hanging’- construction based project Exploring POP ART patterns, colours themes and textures. Design, create, develop, test and evaluate textiles techniques, processes and approaches. Development of observational skills using different media. Final outcome: Hanging inspired by POP ART. |
| subject specific information |
Art and Design aim to encourage and inspire creative expression as well as develop natural abilities and skills. This is achieved by introducing a variety of branches of Art and Design, to offer experiences suitable for every individual. The department provides a learning environment which takes into consideration each student’s needs and abilities, while having high expectations of all. The curriculum is designed to offer challenge, progression and variety.
Across the four disciplines of Art, Textiles, Graphics and Resistant Materials, students learn to create and design to solve genuine, relevant problems within different contexts, all whilst considering their own and others’ needs, wants and values.
From our two art studios, fully equipped Textiles and Graphics rooms as well as two DT workshops, we try to create an atmosphere of interest and vibrancy by displaying work in every available space, to help show how diverse the subject of Art and Design can be.
We use a variety of materials and ideas to encourage all students to develop their creative skills. For example, one of our classrooms contains our ceramics room which contains our two kilns for the creation of fine pottery and clay work, utilising glazes and finishes to bring their creations to life.
Art and Design staff cover a huge range of topics which involves creating artwork, textile pieces, sculptures, furniture, promotional materials and paintings, all while being inspired by the work of other artists/designers/craftspeople to help inspire our students with their own work. Staff and students are all assisted by our experienced and dedicated Art Technician, Textile Technician and DT Technician.
Meet the Art and Design Technology Department Staff
Mrs K Bignall - Curriculum Leader for Art and Design
Mrs B Kravcova - Assistant Curriculum Leader for Art and Design, Teacher of Textiles and Art
Mrs S Smith - Teacher of Art
Mr C Chisunga - Teacher of Resistant Materials
Mr H Khimji - Teacher of Graphic Communications
Mr A Ivey - Art Technician
Mrs R Bufano - Textiles Technician
Mr I Dix - Resistant Materials Technician
Exam Specifications can be found below:
OCR A Level Art & Design (Fine Art)
OCR GCSE Art & Design (Fine Art)
Year 10 OCR Cambridge National Engineering Design
Eduqas GCSE Textiles and Graphic Comms
BTEC FIirst Award L1&2 in Art and Design
Knowledge Books can be found below: