SUBJECT
ART
"Oh, beauty, ever ancient and ever new."
St Augustine
SUBJECT
Why Art Matters
Art allows students to explore, express and understand the world around them.
Through creativity and observation, students develop their own ideas, perspectives and ways of seeing, building confidence in both visual and personal expression.
MISSION
Our Approach
The Art Department creates a creative, supportive and engaging environment.
Students are encouraged to experiment, take risks and develop their own artistic voice. Art is not only about making, but about thinking, reflecting and responding to the world in imaginative ways.
LEARNING
From Year 7 to GCSE
At Key Stage 3, students explore a wide range of materials, techniques and artistic styles, building confidence and skill through practical work.
At Key Stage 4, students can study GCSE Art and Design or Photography, developing a personal body of work through investigation, experimentation and reflection.
SKILLS
What Students Develop
Creativity
- Developing ideas and personal expression
- Exploring imagination and originality
Practical Skills
- Working with a range of materials and techniques
- Building confidence through experimentation
Observation
- Understanding the visual world
- Recording and developing ideas
Analysis
- Reflecting on their own work
- Understanding the work of other artists
Independence
- Taking initiative and developing personal style
- Making informed creative decisions
LITERACY
Visual and Written Expression
Students learn to:
- Use subject-specific vocabulary confidently
- Explain and evaluate their work
- Analyse artistic ideas and meaning
- Read and interpret information about artists and movements
- Communicate ideas clearly in both written and spoken form
CURRICULUM
Explore by Year
- Year 7
- Year 8
- Year 9
- Year 10
- Year 11
