Art and Design

Aims of Department

The Art department aims to make Art exciting, interesting, relevant and enjoyable for all pupils. We work hard to develop and encourage pupils’ familiarity of Art and Design concepts, principles, methods and vocabulary. Art is a fully inclusive subject that allows all pupils, regardless of their ability, to achieve their full creative potential.

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Art and Design activities enable pupils to:

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• observe and interpret their visual environment;

• visually express their ideas, thoughts, feelings and personal responses;

• explore and develop imagination and ideas;

• solve problems and create solutions, designs and products;

Outline of Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5

Key stage 3

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Students are introduced to the fundamentals of Art and Design and the key visual elements of line, tone, colour, shape and texture. In researching these elements students learn about key practitioners and artists such as Van Gogh and Andy Warhol. Their drawing and painting skills are developed through the study of a range of different themes, ranging from personal awareness to wider cultural and environmental topics. Students are given the opportunity to experience a range of different media such as textiles, print-making and ceramics.

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Key stage 4

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There is a high demand for Art and Design at Key Stage 4 and the department achieves         excellent results.

Pupils follow CCEA GCSE Revised Art and Design 2017.

The course is comprised of 2 units. Each unit gives the student the opportunity to explore a range of artistic processes such as textiles, ceramics, print-making, 3-d sculpture, photography and ICT.