The core purpose of the Art and Design Department is for
students to learn how to express and communicate meanings and
ideas in visual and tactile form. By learning to think and act
as artists, designers and craftspeople, they work creatively and
intelligently, developing confidence, competence and
imagination. We are committed to engendering an appreciation of
art, craft and design across time and cultures, encouraging the
critical reflection on their own and other peoplesí work,
judging quality, value and meaning. Students with a high level
of ability are encouraged to consider Art & Design as a career
pathway, as it is no longer viewed as a frivolous career choice.
The Creative Industries in We combine teaching of traditional
disciplines with use of new media, and provide opportunities for
students to take risks and experiment in a purposeful way.
Students in KS3 are taught in mixed ability groups, and in Year
9 can opt to study Fine Art (Single Award GCSE) or Applied Art
(Double Award GCSE). We follow the