Art

Through the study of Art our students will develop creative confidence, acquire the necessary skills to design and develop a range of personal ideas and outcomes.

They will have resilience and independence inside and outside of the classroom, with a desire and belief to take creative risks and seek to embrace opportunities to access the work of practitioners in the wider community.

‘Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity. A high-quality art and design education should engage, inspire and challenge students, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. As students progress, they should be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. They should also know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation.’ Adapted from National Curriculum, DfE, 2014.

Art and Design students will be experienced and confident in the formal elements and will be able to demonstrate a mastery of using line, tone, colour, form, texture and pattern in their work. Through the varied curriculum, students will be challenged to build a strong portfolio of subject-specific practical skills including 3D model making and digital art techniques, in addition to the traditional processes of drawing and painting. We provide opportunities that are enjoyable but also provoke interest and curiosity, considering a range of art movements and genres from different contexts, historical time frames and cultures, broadening their cultural capital.

Students will develop an awareness and appreciation of art and design and its role in creative and cultural industries that enrich their lives. Above all, our students will be passionate about art and design and the plethora of possible opportunities that await them in their further studies and broader creative industries.

Key Stage 3 Curriculum

Key Stage 4 Curriculum