Art
Context
Pupils acquire a rich and diverse experience of Art and Design, encouraging their enthusiasm, confidence and imagination. Pupils develop a wide range of skills including both traditional and new media. They learn to appreciate and value images and artefacts across times and cultures, and to understand the contexts in which they were made. As pupils progress, they are taught to be able to think critically and establish a more rigorous understanding of Art and Design. They learn to think and act as Artists, Craftspeople and Designers, working creatively and intelligently. Pupils develop an appreciation of Art, Craft and Design, and its role in the creative and cultural industries that enrich their lives.
Curriculum
The curriculum for Art and Design ensures that all pupils are given the opportunity to produce creative work, explore their ideas thoroughly and record their experiences, as well as evaluate and analyse creative works using the language of Art and Design. We have a very exciting and dynamic art department. In Art and Design lessons pupils are taught a wide variety of research, drawing and mixed media skills. Pupils make progress through a variety of observation and more expressive skills. All project work builds on prior knowledge and progress in skills level and artistic ability. Throughout the three Years at Key Stage 3, the Art department enables pupils to think and act like an Artist.
