YEAR 8 ARTS
ART / DESIGN
TERM COURSE
Course Description
Students build on and further develop artistic skills. A variety of traditional art media and digital media are used. Students are required to research, develop ideas, respond to art works and problem solve, to achieve effective results and develop understanding. Students explore art styles and how they are influenced by the context in which they are made.
Content
Assessment Components
TERM COURSE
Course Description
Students build on and further develop artistic skills. A variety of traditional art media and digital media are used. Students are required to research, develop ideas, respond to art works and problem solve, to achieve effective results and develop understanding. Students explore art styles and how they are influenced by the context in which they are made.
Content
- Observational Drawing
- Ceramics
- Painting and Colour Theory
- Digital Art
Assessment Components
- 80% Practical
- 20% Theory
DRAMA
TERM COURSE
Course Description
In this class students have the opportunity to gain an understanding of dramatic techniques and terminology while developing short performances. Students study three scripts and explore backstage roles in order to support their performances.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
When possible, students will see a live performance as part of their Drama studies.
TERM COURSE
Course Description
In this class students have the opportunity to gain an understanding of dramatic techniques and terminology while developing short performances. Students study three scripts and explore backstage roles in order to support their performances.
Content
- Theatre History
- Mime and Movement
- Script Learning,
- Stage Craft
Assessment Components
- Written/oral responses to some class activities and performances
- Group devised and/or scripted performances
Additional Information
When possible, students will see a live performance as part of their Drama studies.
MUSIC
SEMESTER COURSE (OR FULL YEAR COURSE)
Assumed Knowledge
Students may have had experience playing/singing but it is not a requirement.
Course Description
Students learn an instrument and perform as part of a class band as well as performing short pieces in front of the class. Students develop knowledge of music history, theory (reading notation and understanding the science/language of music) and compose and arrange music for different types of instruments and genres.
Content
Assessment Components
Additional Information
All students must attend a weekly instrumental or vocal lesson either through DfE or a private teacher. Instruments available to study through Year 8 music include: woodwind (flute, clarinet and saxophone), brass (trumpet and trombone), classical strings (violin, viola and cello), voice, piano, bass guitar and percussion. Students wishing to study guitar or drum kit must negotiate this with the music teachers.
SEMESTER COURSE (OR FULL YEAR COURSE)
Assumed Knowledge
Students may have had experience playing/singing but it is not a requirement.
Course Description
Students learn an instrument and perform as part of a class band as well as performing short pieces in front of the class. Students develop knowledge of music history, theory (reading notation and understanding the science/language of music) and compose and arrange music for different types of instruments and genres.
Content
- Ensemble performance
- Solo performance
- Composition
- Theory and aural
- Music in context
Assessment Components
- Solo Performance
- Ensemble Performance
- Theory Tests
- Composition
- Research Topic
Additional Information
All students must attend a weekly instrumental or vocal lesson either through DfE or a private teacher. Instruments available to study through Year 8 music include: woodwind (flute, clarinet and saxophone), brass (trumpet and trombone), classical strings (violin, viola and cello), voice, piano, bass guitar and percussion. Students wishing to study guitar or drum kit must negotiate this with the music teachers.