We believe that young people should be visually literate so that they can develop the capacity for creative action, imagination and communication. Whilst it is important that students are taught practical skills to help them to interpret, analyse and communicate, Art is a subject that gets you thinking, develops the intellect and encourages personal growth.

We strive to promote an active enjoyment of Art through curricular and extra-curricular activities; giving students the opportunity to develop confidence and self-discipline.

The Key Stage 3 course offers students of all abilities the opportunity to engage in a range of 2D and 3D activities such as painting, drawing, printmaking and ceramics. They are encouraged to explore and experiment, record their observations, and express imaginative ideas and think for themselves by making informed decisions about their own and others’ work. We develop a specialist vocabulary and expose students to a wide range of critical and cultural studies that further their knowledge of art and artists.

At GCSE we offer a course that allows students to specialise in a specific area of art or to follow a more general course, thus enabling them the opportunity to work to their strengths. Students tend to work in a broad range of media to develop a portfolio of work that best demonstrates their skills, and abilities as well as expressing their observations and ideas.

At A Level we offer courses in Art and Textile Art.  These courses further promote the development of skills and encourage more independent learning as students devise personal projects based on their own ideas and interests. There is also a historical and critical element to the A2 course in which students study an aspect of the visual arts that interests them. This is done through practical exploration and written analysis.

Further resources:

Key Stage 3 Extension Reading Journey (Art) 

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