Welcome to Rockwood’s Creative Arts Department, an environment which is energetic, vibrant and inspiring. Expectations are set high, creativity and imagination is encouraged.
We want our students to aim high. They are given the opportunity to explore a range of new skills, develop their ideas and refine their work. The department includes an Art room, Mixed media room and workshop. Equipped with laptops, laser cutter, vinyl cutter, 3D printer, a kiln and an array of materials. Artwork is displayed throughout the school demonstrating the quality of students’ work
We aim to provide our students with a holistic platform addressing current issues related to SMSC within Art, Design and Technology.
Students are encouraged to express their ideas through independent study, creative collaboration with other students and outside providers, practical work and personal reflection.
Our Teachers
Mrs Y Brittle – Head of Department
Ms Loudon – Assistant Headteacher
Mr Ladanyi-Toth – Teacher
Mr Rahman – Teacher
Key Stage 3 & 4
| Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 | ||
| Termly Topics (SoW overview) | ||||||
| Visual elements of Art | Colour Theory | Insects | AO1 – DevelopAO2 – RefineAO3 – RecordAO4 – Present | Natural Forms (sustained project) | AO1 – DevelopAO2 – RefineAO3 – RecordAO4 – Present | Natural forms (sustained project) |
| The Blue Planet | Pop Art | Cakes and Sweets | Externally set task – exam preparation | |||
| African Masks | Day of the Dead | Architecture | Architecture (additional project) | Portfolio completion | ||
Exam Specification
KS3 – Years 7, 8 and 9
Mid-point and end of topic assessments at the end of each term
KS4 – Year 10 and 11
AQA Art and Design – Fine Art (8202)
Year 10 Mock exam (6 hours practical exam)
Year 11 Mock exam (5-6 hour practical exam)
Year 11 Externally Set Task (40%) (10 hour practical exam)
Year 11 Portfolio Completion (60%) – 15th May every year