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

Art and Design                         

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.

Moving Image Arts 

Students work on a range of creative, critical and technical tasks at this level, including
planning and creating their own moving image products. The GCSE builds on students’
basic introduction to the moving image at Key Stage 3 and helps them to progress to
further study and practice at GCE level.

In a culture that is significantly shaped and influenced by audiovisual discourse, this
specification promotes students’ development as individuals and skilled contributors to
the creative and cultural industries. It enables students to use creative and critical skills in
viewing, writing, directing, producing and editing film. It also promotes the development
of creative enterprise, technical, organisational and people management skills. Students
will develop contextual knowledge and critical skills when researching and applying a
variety of historical and contemporary moving image techniques. The course allows
students to make connections between their own work and that produced in the wider
creative industries. It will also provide students with the opportunity to progress to
higher levels of study, vocational training and employment.

We are offering this specification as a linear course.

• Component 1: Critical Understanding of Creative and Technical Moving Image Production;
• Component 2: Acquisition of Skills in Moving Image Production; and
• Component 3: Planning and Making a Moving Image Product.

Students must complete all three components to fulfil the requirements of this
qualification.