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Rivers of the World Project

Pupils at Robert Clack have been working with the Thames Festival and Carlito School in Sao Paolo, Brazil, on an art project about the rivers Tiete and Thames. The work of pupils from both schools was displayed on the South Bank in London, right next to Tower Bridge. The work is also displayed in the Oxo Gallery. Year 9 pupils from Robert Clack visited their work and also the Tate Modern Gallery and the Design Museum. They were fantastic representatives of the school and have had their work displayed to huge numbers of the public in one of the biggest cultural centres of London – what an excellent achievement!

Please see images below:

Thames Festival Picture 1

Thames Festival Picture 2

Thames Festival Picture 3

ART DEPARTMENT: SUBJECT INFORMATION

Subject leader for Art: Mrs C Poole

KEY STAGE 3

Pupils follow a structured mixed media course that explores a wide range of skills, techniques and processes. The core element running throughout all three years is that of drawing, painting, 3D, printmaking and investigation into artists, designers and cultures.

In preparation for GCSE Art and Design, pupils are encouraged to support class work by exploring their own ideas.

KEY STAGE 4

GCSE Art and Design is a very popular option at the Upper School.

Currently the Department offers Fine Art and 3D Theatre Design as Art and Design options. Examination board OCR .

GCSE Art and Design is a two year course during which pupils produce two units of coursework accounting for 60% of the final grade. The terminal examination involves six weeks preparation for the timed test and accounts for the remaining 40% of marks. Throughout the course pupils keep a work journal in the form of a sketch book. Pupils have the opportunity to work with different materials to create images.

The department has the use of two spacious, purpose-built classrooms. These include two painting and drawing rooms which are well equipped. Using these facilities, pupils are able to tackle ambitious projects in media ranging from printmaking and ceramics to computer/digital manipulation and animation.

Examination results in Art are very good and improving. Our pupils' work is frequently featured in local exhibitions.

We also offer the pupils the opportunity to participate in residential courses and summer school workshops .

KEY STAGE 5

We offer:-

A level Art and Design: Examination board Edexcel

AS Level; Two Units of practical work, Coursework and End of Year Test Piece. Students follow a structured mixed media course that explores a wide range of materials techniques and processes. The core elements running through out the course are that of drawing, and Investigation into the work of artists Designers and Crafts. Pupils work from given themes but are expected to develop their own responses and outcomes.

A2; two units : Coursework and end of year Test Piece: There is a strong emphasis on personalised Learning. Students are expected to develop their own briefs in response to negotiated themes or concepts. The pupils are given individual targets and strategies to support their own work. Students are expected to complete a 2000 word investigation into their chosen artist/ designer.

A Level Photography will start September 2009: examination board Edexcel

A S; two units Students will be introduced to all aspects of Digital Photography including use of cameras, composition, lighting and photo manipulation on Photoshop. Students will investigate the work of other Photographers.

A2; Two units. Again Personalised Learning is encouraged through the students own choice of themes or concepts. Students will build on previous, skills knowledge and understanding. Students are required to complete a 2000 word case study to support their practical work.

Applied Art and Design Double award (equivalent to two A Levels) Examination Board Edexcel

100% coursework covering twelve units of work spread over two years. Students explore a wide variety of materials, techniques and processes. A range of disciplines are covered, such as; Fine Art, Textile Design, Graphic Illustration, Photography, Fashion Design etc. The course is delivered through a mixture of both structured and personally developed assignments.

Students are encouraged to engage in personal explorations of other Artist, Designers and Crafts and will be expected to complete several 1000 word case studies throughout the course.

The first year of the course is focused around skills development and understanding. Whilst the second year focus is on the student’s own practise as a Designer or Artist.

gifted and talented pupils in art

How do we identify gifted students?

We look for students who:

able to apply skills & concepts learned as whole class to independent individual work

good skills and quick to acquire new skills and techniques

initiate own extra work

How are gifted students supported in art?

Art club

Extension tasks in class/SoW

Extra projects (eg rivers and Sorrel last year)

Workshops with visiting artists

What can gifted students do to pursue their interest in art?

We are currently implementing new displays “artist of the month” and “current exhibitions” pupils can find out about and visit – these are on display in corridors around art department for pupil info.

Summer exhibition to exhibit work by G & T students and also talented pieces produced by other students.

Attend Art club, enabling them to spend longer on extended pieces of work including opportunities to take part in competitions – some pupils this year have already won prizes in a competition entered by 6000 pupils.

A group of 20 year 8 pupils are currently being selected to take part in this year’s Rivers project where they will work both with professional artists and pupils in a school in Brazil. C Poole and C Grannell will visit Brazil in the summer term to develop this link still further.