Curriculum Statement
In Art and Design we teach students to anaylse and evaluate viewpoints by studying contemporary and historical artists. We use diverse and relevant practitioners, who represent multiple perspectives, to help our students understand visual clues and form an opinion about what they see. They develop their own visual language by a continuous process of experimentation and refinement in a broad range of specialist media.
Students understand their place in the world by looking at social, cultural and historical issues that shape our society, understanding the role art plays in telling these stories. By using the design process to break down large concepts into a visual narrative, our students become able to express their opinion and work towards making a personal and meaningful response in each project. We aim for all students to become critical thinkers, with the ability to communicate their ideas powerfully.
As well as being skilled in handmade practices, students become masters in digital software, ensuring they have transferable ICT skills vital for the workplace.Problem solving, resilience and attention to detail are strengths that will benefit any career path, and specifically available to art students are all areas of design, such as graphics, fashion and game design, as well as gallery curation, architecture and journalism.
Who’s Who?
Curriculum leader:
- Miss E. James
Art Teachers:
- Ms H. Akther (Second in Charge)
- Ms C. Gadney
- Ms H. Malaolu
- Ms N. Morris
- Ms L. Wend
KS4 and KS5 Courses Offered
- GCSE Art and Design: Fine Art
- GCSE Art and Design: Graphics
- GCSE Design Technology Textiles
- A Level Fine Art
- BTEC Level 3 Art and Design
Online Resources
Home Learning Resources:
- The National Gallery – virtual tours of the world-famous art museum
- First Site – art activity packs with contributions from a range of British artists
- Getty Artworks blog – a challenge to recreate famous works of art using household objects
- Artful Parent – Art activities to try at home
- Red Art – art and craft activities for younger children
Resources to support GCSE study: