Art
Our Art and Design curriculum cultivates creativity and critical thinking, equipping you with essential skills to express your ideas.
ExploreCurriculum Intent
Art, craft, and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity, showing students that "every child is an artist". Through studying Art and Design, students belong to an inclusive community built on kindness and integrity, where every form of expression is respected. We encourage students to believe in their artistic potential, fostering a curious mindset that embraces mistakes as opportunities for growth. By exploring diverse media, craft, and global cultures, students adopt a scholarly approach to practical techniques, raising their aspiration to become brave, expressive artists who communicate bold ideas.
Key Stage 3
Taught in one 55-minute lesson each week, KS3 Art projects are engaging and relevant, encouraging personal investigation and cultural exploration. In Year 7, students examine their local environment through a project on the Biscuit Factory. Year 8 links science and art, exploring the connection between word and image. In Year 9, students create symbolic sculptures and delve into identity through diverse artistic influences. Each project builds skills, confidence and visual literacy, enabling students to interpret and adapt artistic concepts in their own work.
Key Stage 4
In KS4, students follow the AQA Fine Art specification across three 55-minute lessons per week. They begin with skills-based mini-projects before embarking on sustained projects that encourage idea development from a range of sources. Students refine their work through experimentation with materials and techniques, building towards personal, meaningful responses. In Year 11, students complete an externally set assignment, selecting a starting point that meets the assessment criteria.
