Term 1 - Passport Project

Formal elements, dot and line, accuracy and range of tones in shoe drawing, accuracy of painting and colour mixing.

Term 2 - Colour Wheel

Accuracy of handling a paintbrush, accuracy of colour mixing, understanding of colour theory and application of colour theory.

Term 3 - Kandinsky Project, Artist Research, Printmaking

Understanding of colour kinaesthesia, formal elements of shape and line, watercolour application and use of collagraph.

Term 4 - Observational Drawing

Understanding of observational drawing, use of line, composition, use of tone and variety of mark-making. Investigation of mark-making in ceramics.

Term 5 - Ceramic Owl Project

Use of mark-making in drawings, exploring ideas through design and drawing, use of ceramic techniques (pinch pot, ceramic addition and ceramic subtraction), accurate application of paint.

Term 6 - Hundertwasser

Understanding of Hundertwasser’s use of line and shape, accuracy of copied drawings, imaginative use of colour theory and line, accurate and meaningful use of collage.

Term 1 - Portraits

Understanding what a portrait is, understanding and use of proportion in portraits, application of a variety of tones using pencil, application of a variety of tones using chalk and charcoal, understanding of continuous line, application of wire to make a drawing, accurate and imaginative use of photography to recreate a famous portrait painting.

Term 2 - Portraits, Cubism, Ceramics

Understanding of cubist theory, understanding and use of proportion in portraits, imaginative application of line and colour to design a ceramic relief portrait, use of ceramic techniques (slab building, ceramic addition and ceramic subtraction), accurate application of paint.

Term 3 - Art Around the World

Basic understanding of Australian Aboriginal culture/art theory, accurate and imaginative application of Australian Aboriginal painting techniques, understanding of symbols, exploring ideas through design and drawing. Basic understanding of Japanese Anime culture and introduction to basic Anime techniques. Exploration of Indian Mehndi designs, understanding of pattern and symbolism.

Term 4 - Observational Drawing

Understanding of Observational drawing, use of line, composition, use of tone and variety of mark-making. Use of pen drawing techniques.

Term 5 - Animal Project

Accurate and imaginative use of collage, accurate use of line, composition and tone to copy collage, understanding of monoprint theory, application of monoprint.

Term 6 - David Hockney

Artist research into Hockney, understanding of Hockney’s varied styles, accurate use of coloured pencil, imaginative and informed design for final painting, relevant use of photography to explore landscape theme, Accuracy of handling a paintbrush, accuracy of colour mixing, understanding of colour theory and application of colour theory.

Term 1 - Observational Drawing

Understanding of varied use of drawing techniques, use of line, composition, use of tone and variety of mark-making, use of pen drawing techniques, use of bracelet drawing, hatching, cross-hatching and stippling.

Term 2 - Paul Klee

Artist research into Klee, understanding of ‘taking a line for a walk’, accurate use of coloured pencil, imaginative use of colour for lettering, accuracy of handling a paintbrush, accuracy of watercolour mixing, understanding of colour theory and formal elements (shape, line).

Term 3 - Pop Art

Artist research into Lichtenstein, imaginative and exploratory responses to Lichtenstein’s work, understanding of Pop Art characteristics, accurate copy of complex image, understanding of linocut theory, application of linocut theory.

Term 4 - Coil Pots

Understanding of variety of uses for ceramics, ceramic coil pot theory, imaginative application of ceramic coil pot theory for a design, production of accurate and supported coil pot.

Term 5 - Graffiti

Understanding of Graffiti theory and styles, accurate drawings of three main styles, accurate application of coloured pencil, imaginative and informed design for final outcome, accurate and attractive application of graffiti concepts in final design. Artist research into Banksy, accurate drawing and application of coloured pencil in reproductions of Banksy, imaginative design for a Banksy-style stencil, accurate stencil-cutting, successful application of stencil.

Term 6 - Kate Malone

Artis research into Kate Malone and Peter Randall-Page. Observational drawings of natural forms, also monoprinting, collage and mixed media techniques.

Term 1 - Natural Forms

Drawing, watercolour, acrylic painting, collage, monoprinting and introduction to mounting techniques and coursework presentation.

Term 2 - Portraiture (Matisse)

Artist research, drawing, acrylic painting.

Terms 3 & 4 - Everyday Objects

Artist research, photography, drawing, acrylic painting.

Terms 5 & 6 - Portraiture (Pop Art)

Artist research, drawing, acrylic painting.

Terms 1 & 2 - Identity (Mock Exam)

Terms 3-5 - GCSE Art Exam

Terms 1 & 2 - Library Project

Terms 3, 4 & 5 - Rainforest Project

Term 6 - Metamorphosis Project

Terms 1 & 2 - Metamorphosis Project

Terms 3, 4 & 5 - External exams

Term 1 - Introduction to Drama

Establishing disciplines for practical drama work and collaborative group work. Developing concentration, cooperation and control. Understanding basic performance skills; awareness of facial expression and body language to portray meaning.

Term 2 - Silent Movie

Understand the concept of situation comedy and melodrama. Develop skills in mime and exaggerated, physical acting style. Use group work and time-management skills. Develop confidence in performing in front of an audience by having the vocal aspect removed, allowing them to concentrate on physical movement.

Term 3 - Ernie's Incredible Illucinations (script work)

Develop skills in interpreting and performing a scripted piece. Use imagination in off text improvisations. To learn how to read a play script and learn lines for performance.

Term 4 - Ernie's Incredible Illucinations (script work) continued...

Develop skills in interpreting and performing a scripted piece. Use imagination in off text improvisations. To learn how to read a play script and learn lines for performance.

Term 5 - Tempest

Use physical theatre skills, soundscape and group work to create atmosphere of the opening ‘tempest’. Understand the plot, characters and themes. Develop skills in using the language of Shakespeare in performance.

Term 6 - History of Theatre

Move through the history of theatre from Greek theatre to Shakespeare, Melodrama and finally Musical Theatre.

Term 1 - Physical Theatre

Use non-naturalistic techniques to present a story in an imaginative. Understand convention of physical theatre and develop skills of narration, ensemble work, soundscape and chorus work.

Term 2 - Brecht / Grimm Tales

Understand how to apply physical theatre style through the retelling of a Grimms Brothers’ fairy tale. Introduce the work of the practitioner Brecht and his techniques such as placards, multi-rolling, stereotype and direct address.

Term 3 - Commedia Dell'Arte

History of theatre – Commedia Dell’ Arte. Introduce stock character, lazzi, non-verbal comedy techniques and exaggeration to create a universal comedy.

Term 4 - Script Work - Commedia Influenced

Applying the techniques learned from Commedia Dell’Arte to a script – ‘Alota Chocolata’. Assessment based on script work and interpretation in light of physical comedy skills.

Term 5 - Mystery Pictures

Process Drama based on the theme of mental health. Developing understanding of world around them. Use of teacher in role, role-play, empathy and development of abstract Drama techniques.

Term 6 - Macbeth

Understand the plot and themes of Macbeth. Learn the basic principles of set, sound, costume and make-up design. Create own interpretation to create an original and imaginative setting for the play.

Term 1 - Script: DNA

GCSE script introduction – National theatres play DNA. Themes of peer pressure, guilt, responsibility. Use status, ensemble, split stage, atmosphere to recreate and interpret key moments.

Term 2 - Monologue / Duologue

Develop a monologue or duologue taken from the text studied in term 1. Focus on presentation skills and public speaking. Skills in interpreting script for an audience creating character and intention.

Term 3 - Theatre Review

Links with GCSE Drama – live theatre review. Using analytical skills to identify use of production elements in the ‘mise-en-scene’ and evaluate the effect. Identify different design elements of theatre – Lighting, Sound, Costume, Set, Staging, Props/stage furniture.

Term 4 - Bloody Shakespeare

Explore some of Shakespeare’s most gruesome plays and use stage skills to express the full potential of the key moments.

Term 5 - Script: Blood Brothers

Links to GCSE script work. Understanding how to interpret a character from a script. Develop understanding of the context of the play and explore vocal and movement skills in playing the same character at different ages.

Term 6 - Drama Revision

Use team work skills and demonstrate a variety of expertise learned in Drama over KS3 such as storytelling skills, evaluating skills, analytical skills, design skills and performance skills.

Term 1 - Development of Monologue

Term 2 - Grimm Tales Performance

Frantic Assembly techniques to create atmospheric and emotive drama in retelling of Hansel and Gretel.

Terms 3 & 4 - Inspector Calls

Study of Inspector Calls from the point of view of a theatre maker.

Term 5 - Devised Performance

Term 6 - Devised Portfolio

Term 1 - Devised Performance

(carried over from lockdown absence in Yr 10)

Term 2 - Devised Portfolio (30% of GCSE)

Carried over from lockdown absence in Yr10

Term 3 - Scripted performance rehearsals for Component 2 - Live Performance Examination (20%)

Live theatre viewing for Section C of written examination - Digital Theatre performance in place of live theatre visit due to Covid19 restrictions.

Term 4 - Exam Preparation, Exam Question Skills / Practise Live Theatre

Term 5 - Exam (dates TBC)

Term 1

Focus on exam questions for Live Theatre - live theatre viewings where possible depending on availability of digital performances.

Study of Component 3 exam - section 2 plays in light of designer skills.

Study of three practitioners – Artaud, Brecht and Stanislavski.

Begin Component 2 practise – monologues and duologues.

Terms 2 & 3

Study of chosen play for section 2 of component 3 written exam. Practise of component 2 group performance in light of practise component 2 assessment criteria.

Rehearse monologues and duologues in light of practise component 2 assessment criteria.

Term 4

Begin Component 3 section 3 exam criteria – study of  set play text ‘Antigone’ in light of the practitioner ‘Brecht’.

Term 5

Mock Exam preparation.

Component 1: Devised project and 2500-word portfolio

Term 6

Completion of devised project recorded performance (10%) and completion of portfolio (30%)

Term 1

Safe practice, actions/dynamics/space/relationships, 'Emancipation of Expressionism'

Term 2

Appreciation and comparisons of constituent features, 'Shadows'

Term 3

Performance skills, Duo/Trio performance, 'A Linah Curva'

Term 4

Using stimuli as a starting point, Set phrase: Breathe, Shift,'Infra'

Term 5

Set phrase: Flux, 'Within Her Eyes'

Term 6

Structuring, 'Artificial Things'

Terms 1 & 2

Duo/Trio performance, Choreography

Term 3

Rehearsal and preparation for practical exam.

Term 4

Revision of hypothetical choreography questions. Knowledge and appreciation of professional works.

Term 5

Revision: answering exam questions.

Terms 1 and 2:

Component 1 Section A - media language and representation.

Terms 3 and 4:

Component 1 Section B - audience and industry.

Term 5:

Component 1 Section B continued.

Term 6:

Component 3 NEA - students will begin their coursework. This is an independent production following a brief released by the exam board.

Term 1:

Component 3 NEA - students will finish their coursework by half term

Component 2 Section A - alongside completing coursework, students will begin Component 2 Section A, an ind-depth study of two set texts covering all areas of the media framework. Section A focuses on television productions, one made in the UK and one produced in another country.

Term 2:

Coponent 2 Section and Section B – students will finish studying television and begin to study Section B, which focuses on magazines. One magazine is a current publication and one is a historical text.

Term 3:

Component 2 Section B and Section C – students will finish studying magazines and begin to study Section C, which focuses on online media.

Term 4:

Revision starts – term 4 is dedicated to refining exam strategy and revising all areas of the curriculum. The focus is on enabling students to understand what they need to do to get the marks they need and on helping them plan revision.

Term 1 - Instruments of the orchestra, theory, keyboard skills.

Term 2 - Variations, Christmas song cycle

Term 3 - Ukulele project

Term 4 - Programme music

Term 5 - World music

Term 6 - Blues

Term 1 - Reggae

Term 2 - Waltz

Term 3 - Musicals

Term 4 - Form and Structure

Term 5 - Film Music

Term 6 - Ukulele and Ensemble Skills

Term 1 - Latin 

Term 2 - 20th Music

Term 3 - Baroque

Term 4 - Rock

Term 5 - Folk

Term 6 - Free performance / portfolio

Term 1

• Composing
• Music theory and listening skills

Term 2

• Traditional Music and composing
• Western Classical Tradition 1650-1910 and listening skills

Term 3

• Graceland (Paul Simon) and composing
• Clarinet Concerto Mozart

Term 4

• Graceland (Paul Simon) and composing
• Clarinet Concerto Mozart and listening skills

Term 5

• Performing
• Popular music and listening skills

Term 6

• Graceland (Paul Simon) and composing
• Traditional music and listening skills

Terms 1 & 2

• Traditional Music, Clock revision and composing
• Mock paper and Beatles revision and listening skills

Term 3

• Listening skills - western Classical Tradition 1650-present day revision and composing
• Music theory and listening skills, practical performance

Term 4

• composition completion and programme notes
• Popular Music and Traditional music revision and practical performance

Term 5

• Revision
• listening skills/Beatles revision

Term 6

• Exam

Term 1

• Jazz Music
• Intro 20th Century music
• Composing skills

Term 2

• Essay skills
• Jazz music
• Debussy Nuages
• Composing skills

Term 3

• Composing free brief
• Haydn Symphony
• Debussy Nuages/exam technique

Term 4

• Listening skills
• Haydn Symphony no 104
• Composing free brief

Term 5

• Composing free brief
• Haydn Symphony no 104 - exam technique
• Impressionism works

Term 6

• Composing free brief
• Performing skills
• Listening skills

Term 1

• Romantic Piano Music – Chopin Nocturne
• Composing free brief
• Listening skills
• Jazz

Term 2

• Baroque Concerto - Vivaldi
• Composing-  brief
• Listening skills
• Jazz

Term 3

• Baroque Concerto - Bach
• Composing-  brief
• Listening skills
• Jazz

Term 4

• Consolidation - Baroque Concerto
• Composing-  brief
• Listening skills

Term 5

• Listening skills
• Revision

Term 6

• Exam