Art

The art department provides students with the opportunity to experience a diverse and creative approach to learning. Students will be challenged to take risks when developing their own ideas. We treat students as individuals and we nurture their creative minds and ambitions. 

KS3

At key stage 3 students are introduced to a wide range of new techniques, materials and artists. Students will work through one module per term, developing their practical skills and critical thinking. Each module has been carefully designed to develop a balance of skills, knowledge and understanding. From experience we know that our students find their art lessons inspiring. We want our students to know about art and design and how it has shaped our history and contributes to our culture.

KS4

At key stage 4 art and design is an options subject. Students will build on the skills they have developed at KS3. The specification of study provides students with a wide range of creative, exciting and stimulating opportunities to explore their interests in art and design in ways that are personal. Across the course students will experience traditional and new media, they will work with 2D and 3D techniques and engage with the work of others. The teaching at KS4 fosters independence and enables students to realise their full potential.