Head of Faculty
- Ms S. Ormerod (sormerod@levenshulmehigh.co.uk)
- Miss G. Howells (ghowells@levenshulmehigh.co.uk)
Subjects
- Art, Craft & Design
- Photography
- Food, Preparation and Nutrition
- Graphic Design
- Product Design
- Fashion & Textiles
Curriculum Overview
Year 7
One period of Art and one period of Design and Technology every week as part of the Dream Day Curriculum.
Year 8
One period of Art and one period of Design and Technology (Food, Textiles & Graphics/Product Design), every week.
Year 9
One period of Art and one period of Design and Technology, (Food, Textiles & Photography), every week.
Options offered at the end of Year 9
- GCSE Art, Craft and Design (AQA)
- GCSE Photography- Lens and light-based media (AQA)
- GCSE Textiles (AQA)
- GCSE 3D (AQA)
- GCSE Food preparation and nutrition (Eduqas)
- NCFE (Level 1) Food and Cookery
Topics Covered
Year 7
In year 7, pupils follow the Dream Day Curriculum. This allows them to experience one lesson of Art and one lesson of DT per week. Pupils will explore their own identity, their place within school, within the wider community, nationally, globally and in the future.
Art students will gain experience in:
Observational drawing, researching and analysing artists, Painting, Printmaking, Photography and 3D media.
DT students will gain experience in:
Food Technology (Food Science and healthy eating), Animation and Textiles.
Year 8
Y8 Art – The Natural World: ‘The Sea’ and ‘Birds’
Two projects are studied to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of key ideas and concepts alongside a range of practical skills. The breadth of practical skills explored allows students to find their own areas of strength and interests whilst at the same time learning how to contextualise their work.
Pupils create work in response to the theme of nature, learning about why nature has influenced artists throughout art history and why it is still such a popular subject. All students will complete individual final outcomes to evidence their refined skills and conceptual understandings.
Y8 Design Technology
Students rotate to develop subject specialist knowledge in Graphic Design, Textiles and Food Technology.
Graphic design: Considering user needs, students research, design and create an event ticket using photoshop.
Food Technology: Exploring the theme of a healthy balanced diet, students create a range of dishes alongside exploring the properties and food science of ingredients.
Textiles: Students research and explore upcycling. Using specialist textiles skills and equipment to create their own tote bag designs.
Year 9
Y9 Art – Journey
In preparation for individualised projects at GCSE, students create work in response to the theme of ‘Journey’.
Through exploration of materials and processes, students develop understanding of meaning. Working towards personal outcomes that focus on communicating their individual ideas.
Students will present and critically analyse their own and other artists’ work, (within both historical and contemporary contexts). They will develop confidence to be able to discuss ideas, concepts and meanings through both verbal discussions and written work.
Y9 Art – Human Impact
In preparation for the broad range of skill required as a GCSE student. Students develop 3D technical skill as they explore environmental issues and how these are addressed by a range of contemporary artists.
Y9 Design Technology
Students continue to develop subject specialist knowledge in Graphic Design, Product design, Textiles and Food Technology.
Graphic design: Exploring the theme of identity, students learn how to communicate through photography and the aesthetics of an image. Using a range of photography artists as inspiration, students create their own photoshop or analogue outcomes.
Food Technology: Exploring the theme of cultural cuisine, students create a range of dishes alongside exploring the properties and food science of ingredients.
Textiles: Students research and explore both weaving and trapping techniques. Developing their own theme and idea around a range of textiles artists, they create woven and sewn pieces using looms and sewing machines.
Options offered at the end of Year 9
GCSE Art: Exam Board: AQA
No. of Controlled Assessments: All projects
No. of Exams: One ten hour (2 day) practical exam in Year 11
Unit 1
Portfolio of Work (all projects completed in year 10 plus issues-based project) 60% Unit 2 Externally set task (one project chosen from options given by AQA completed between January and April) 40%.
Year 10 Units
- Science and Human Anatomy
- 3D Ceramics project
Year 11 Units
- Unit 1 – Major Project: Issues-Based Art
- Unit 2 – Externally set task (exam project)
GCSE Photography: Exam Board: AQA
No. of Controlled Assessments: All projects
No. of Exams: 1 One ten hour (2 day) practical exam in Year 11
Exams – One ten hour (2 day) practical exam in Year 11
Controlled Assessments:
- Unit 1 – Portfolio of Work (all projects completed in Year 10 plus issues-based project) 60%
- Unit 2 – Externally set task (1 project chosen from options given by AQA completed between January & April) 40%
Year 10 Units:
- Structures
- Personal independence projectt
Year 11 Units:
- Unit 1 – Major Project: Issues-Based Art
- Unit 2 – Externally set task (exam project)
GCSE Textiles: Exam Board: AQA
No. of Controlled Assessments: All projects
No. of Exams: 1 One ten hour (2 day) practical exam in Year 11
Unit 1
Portfolio of Work (all projects completed in year 10 plus issues-based project) 60% Unit 2 Externally set task (one project chosen from options given by AQA completed between January and April) 40%.
Year 10 Unit
- Natural World (Insects)
Year 11 Units
- Unit 1 – Major Project: Issues-Based Textiles
- Unit 2 – Externally set task (exam project)
GCSE 3D
No. of Controlled Assessments: All projects
No. of Exams: 1 One ten hour (2 day) practical exam in Year 11
Unit 1
Portfolio of Work (all projects completed in year 10 plus issues-based project) 60% Unit 2 Externally set task (one project chosen from options given by AQA completed between January and April) 40%.
Year 10 Unit:
- Natural World (Insects)
Year 11 Units:
- Unit 1 – Major Project: Issues-Based 3D design
- Unit 2 – Externally set task (exam project)
GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition
Assessment Methods:
Component 1: Written exam (50%) 1 hour 45 mins
Component 2: Non-examination Assessments or NEAs, as detailed below:
NEA 1: The Food Investigation Assessment
A scientific food investigation, which will assess students’ knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to the scientific principles underpinning the preparation and cooking of food.
NEA2: The Food Preparation Assessment
Students will individually prepare, cook, and present a range of dishes for a menu designed by themselves based on a brief given by the exam board. This assesses students’ knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to the planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food.
NCFE (Level 1) Food and Cookery
Assessment Methods:
Students are assessed across 2 years based on coursework modules, units 1-4 which is then verified by an external moderator.
Topics covered:
Students will learn about safe and hygienic use of the kitchen, healthy eating and a range of food processes and techniques.
