Welcome to Art and Design

Creativity is critical thinking. Art and Design opens passages and possibilities to think beyond what we already know. Without these subjects we would not have innovation. The outliers in other fields such as Mathematics or Science are the most creative people. Art and Design defines the identity of a nation and is deeply inbedded in humanity. The study of Art and Design allows students to find out who they are, and they are all different.

We believe that the subjects of art and design technology embody some of the highest forms of human creativity and as such, we seek to engage, inspire and challenge pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, invent and create their own works of art and design. We have deliberately planned our art and design technology units to ensure that key foci for each subject are spread over the year, ensuring there are opportunities for children to explore a range of media, materials, tools and concepts over the course of their journey in the primary phase. Additionally, our art curriculum has been designed to incorporate the teaching of key art skills (line, colour, shape, form, pattern, texture) which have been mapped across Key Stage 1 and 2 to ensure these skills are revisited.

All Year 1 subjects Next Year 1 Subject - Computer Science

All Year 2 subjects Next Year 2 Subject - Computer Science

All Year 3 subjects Next Year 3 Subject - Computer Science

All Year 4 subjects Next Year 4 Subject - Computer Science

All Year 5 subjects Next Year 5 Subject - Computer Science

All Year 6 subjects Next Year 6 Subject - Computer Science

In KS3 students explore creativity through a variety of projects which explore Art, Design and Technology. This gives students a broad experience of different materials, techniques and processes, facilitated by the investigation of a wide range of artists, designers and movements.

All Year 7 subjects Next Year 7 Subject - Computer Science

All Year 8 subjects Next Year 8 Subject - Computer Science

All Year 9 subjects Next Year 9 Subject - Computer Science

KS4 Art develops the autonomy and personal artistic interests of students. The course consists of two internally set projects, and one externally set by the exam board. Students create personal investigations and responses to a given theme, through the exploration of their own ideas informed by the exploration of artists of their chosing through relevent media investigations. During the course, students not only enhance their practical skills but also acquire knowledge in developing, perfecting, and documenting your concepts. Students learn to articulate their personal responses to align with objectives, and elevate their creativity by mastering the art of utilizing various media, materials, tools, technologies, and methods. Students also acquire proficiency in visual language and formal elements, such as color, line, form, shape, tone, and texture.

All Year 10 subjects Next Year 10 Subject - Computer Science

All Year 11 subjects Next Year 11 Subject - Computer Science

KS5 Art and Design takes the knowledge and understanding developed across the KS4 curriculum, but challenges the student artist to question their responses in a more critical and conceptual manner. Similalry to the GCSE course there are two internally set projects and one externally set. KS5 Art facilitates the autonomy and intrinsic motivation required for successful progression into higher education, internships or work.

All Year 12 subjects Next Year 12 Subject - Computer Science

All Year 13 subjects Next Year 13 Subject - Computer Science