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St John the Baptist’s College, Portadown

Art

 
 
 
 
 

Art and Design is an essential element in the education of all children and a central one in the area of Creative and Expressive Studies in the National Curriculum.

The development of the whole person as a creative unique individual able to communicate is at the heart of the subject. Art and Design encourages and fosters the stimulation of the imagination and the opportunity to express creatively ideas, feelings and emotions.

In SJBC, the programme is planned to ensure that every pupil has the opportunity to develop their artistic potential in the wide field of Art and Design.

This year we achieved 100% pass rate for GCSE Art and Design, something we are extremely proud of and hope to carry on throughout the years to come.

 

Teachers

 
 

Mrs Rafferty teaches Art and Design here in SJBC in  KS3 and KS4, is form teacher for 12A, and is really enjoying her second year here in the school. Having previously graduated with a BEd in Art and Design, she has since gained a wealth of experience over 15 years teaching across all Key Stages in both the Primary and Secondary sector. When not acting as a taxi service for her three children, she enjoys music, travelling and spending time with family and friends.

 

Mrs Coyne is an Art & Design teacher with many years of teaching experience. Art pupils in SJBC have enjoyed their after schools fun art classes, trips to the Ulster Museum and window painting in the neighbouring Rosemount Nursing Home Portadown. This year pupils in KS3 and KS4 won 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in our local Credit Union poster design. The Art department currently have two GCSE examination classes.

 

KS3 Overview

Key Stage 3

The Key stage 3 programme of study includes not only painting and drawing but work in a wide variety of mixed media.

The pupils are encouraged to have fun, to explore, to problem solve, to work with others and investigate the work of other artists and designers

In the Art Department, pupils will develop skills in

Graphic Media – Drawing and Painting

Ceramics -2D and 3D clay modelling

Printmaking

Textiles – working with fabrics and threads

IT – Graphic design

Semi Rigid and Soft Materials – Sculptural forms

Key Stage 3

Year 8

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Theme

Visual Awareness

Colour Theory

African Art

Natural Form

Media

Drawing/Painting

Print Making

Ceramics

Year 9

 

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Theme

Graphic Design

Egyptian Culture

Cool Cats

Media

Drawing, Painting, ICT/Photoshop

Textiles/Print Making

Ceramics

Year 10

 

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Theme

Pop Art

Identity

Natural Form

Media

Painting/Drawing

Ceramics

Textiles/Collage

KS4 Overview

Examination Board                           

CCEA’s Art & Design qualifications challenge students to develop their observational skills and aesthetic appreciation. Investigation, experimentation and self-expression are prized at all levels, and this ethos helps students as they learn how to express their inner-most feelings and perceptions visually.

From Entry Level to A2, CCEA’s Art and Design qualifications stimulate student imaginations and help them to explore new ways of seeing and representing the world around them.

You will study.

Two units are studied over two years.

Unit 1

Controlled Assessment

Part A: Exploratory Portfolio (25% of GCSE)

Part B: Investigating the Creative and Cultural Industries (35% of GCSE)

Unit 2

Externally Set Assignment (40% of GCSE)



News

30th Nov 2023
Year 12 news! Michael Kerr from RSK presented Bianca Costa Pinto, Luana Silva Gomes,...
 
 
 
 
9th Feb 2023
Congratulations to Yara 8C on winning the Principal's Award for her beautiful art...
 
 
 
 
25th Jan 2023
Year 8s in Mrs Rafferty's class, working hard on their African Art topic. We have...