--- title: "Art & Design" url: "https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4/art-design" school: "Knutsford Academy" --- # Art & Design - KS4 Art and Design - Curriculum Maps #### Art & Design is the study of the study of visual communication, creative expression, and problem-solving through a range of media and techniques. At Knutsford Academy we aim to foster creativity, build confidence, and develop technical skills in both traditional and contemporary art forms. #### Course Overview We study the AQA Art and Design specification. Art and Design is the study of practical and theoretical visual arts through the AQA GCSE specification including Art, Graphics, Textiles and Graphics. We aim to develop students' personal responses, refine techniques, and build portfolios that reflect thoughtful investigation. #### Assessment KS4 Art and Design Assessment 175 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KS4_A-D_Assessment_.pdf) Component 1: Portfolio (Coursework) — 60% of final grade What it includes: A selection of work from a sustained project and sometimes additional pieces. A sketchbook showing research, development, experiments, and final outcomes. Evidence of understanding and critical analysis of artists, themes, and techniques. Assessed on: How ideas are developed. Creative use of materials and techniques. Recording observations and insights. A personal, meaningful final outcome. This qualification is assessed via external exams at the end of Year 11. Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (ESA) 40% of final grade What it includes: Students choose one of several starting points (set by the exam board, released in January of Year 11). They get preparation time (usually around 8–10 weeks) to explore ideas in their sketchbook. A 10-hour practical exam (usually over two days) in which they produce a final outcome based on their prep. #### Enrichment - GCSE catch-ups - Conway Art Workshop Residential - Gallery Visits - Visiting Artists #### Careers reative & Artistic Careers - Fine Artist (Painter, Sculptor, Illustrator) - Graphic Designer - Animator / Motion Graphics Artist - Concept Artist (Games, Film, Animation) - Illustrator (Books, Editorial, Advertising) - Photographer - Printmaker - Ceramicist / Potter - Textile Designer - Fashion Designer - Jewellery Designer - Furniture Designer - Tattoo Artist ![Shape](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/images/tabs/0e3a6096212efdffd9be6c2dbea24b1e.png) Digital & Media Design - Web Designer / Developer - Video Game Designer - 3D Modeler - Video Editor - Visual Effects (VFX) Artist - Digital Marketing Designer - Social Media Content Creator ![Shape](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/images/tabs/0e3a6096212efdffd9be6c2dbea24b1e.png) Commercial & Applied Arts - Advertising Art Director - Packaging Designer - Exhibition Designer - Set / Theatre Designer - Interior Designer - Architectural Visualiser - Product Designer - Branding Specialist ![Shape](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/images/tabs/0e3a6096212efdffd9be6c2dbea24b1e.png) Education & Research - Art Teacher / Lecturer - Museum Curator - Art Therapist - Art Conservator / Restorer - Art Historian - Gallery Manager ![Shape](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/images/tabs/0e3a6096212efdffd9be6c2dbea24b1e.png) Other Related Roles - Creative Director - Stylist (Fashion, Interior, Events) - Animator for TV/Film - Makeup Artist (Special Effects, Fashion) - Art Buyer / Consultant - Craftsperson / Artisan #### Contact Mrs L Mason: lmn@knutsfordacademy.org.uk ### KS4 Art & Design Curriculum Maps Art GCSE Curriculum Maps 38 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KS4_Stage_1_Fine_Art_Curriculum_Map.docx) 3D Design GCSE Curriculum Maps 38 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KS4_Stage_1_3D_Curriculum_Map.docx) Graphics GCSE Curriculum Map 39 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KS4_Stage_1_Graphics_Curriculum_Map_Graphics.docx) Textiles GCSE Curriculum Map 45 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KS4_Stage_1_Textiles_Curriculum_Map.docx) Hospitality and Catering KS4 Curriculum Map 57 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/Hospitality_and_catering_Curriculum_Map.docx) KS4 Construction Curriculum Map 62 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KS4_Construction_Curriculum_Map.docx) For more information on Art & Design at Knutsford follow them on instragram @ADT\_Knutsford. ![](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/images/images/instagram-logo-150x150.jpg) ### Curriculum - [Curriculum Statement](https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum) - [Key Stage 3](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-3) - [Key Stage 4](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4) - [Art & Design](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4/art-design) - [English](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4/english) - [Humanities](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4/humanities-social-science) - [Languages](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4/languages) - [Mathematics & Computer Science](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4/mathematics) - [Performing Arts](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4/performing-arts) - [Science](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4/science-it) - [PE](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4/sports) - [Social Science](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4/social-science) - [Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form)](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/sixth-form-curriculum) - [Literacy](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/reading-and-oracy) - [Teaching and Learning](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/teaching-and-learning) - [Homework](https://knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/homework) [![](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/images/logo/KA_Logo_stacked-02_white.png)](https://tlptrust.com/) **Knutsford Academy** Bexton Road Knutsford WA16 0EA contact@knutsfordacademy.org.uk 01565 633294 ![](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/images/logo/TLP_logo_for_footer_(2).png) The Learning Partnership is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. 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