Art & Design

Statement of Intent

Art & Design offer unique opportunities for students to reveal their potential, express their ideas, develop their imaginations, investigate a wide range of images and products and develop their problem-solving skills.  Students working in the subject areas will develop knowledge about themselves, others, culture and society and will develop a visual literacy which will enable them to respond using a range of processes, techniques and materials.

Curriculum map

Throughout the KS3 rotation students will experience a variety of different mediums and techniques which will allow them to gain the knowledge and confidence they need to continue their Art and Design journey at GCSE.

Students who take a GCSE Art and Design will study the OCR course. Those studying the

A level study the OCR course. By studying these courses;

Students will have:

• the ability to carry out testing across a range of techniques
• the ability to evaluate both their own and others work
• the ability to justify their own opinions
   

By studying this subject students will:

• develop their critical thinking skills
• develop purposeful research skills
• develop knowledge and understanding of art, craft and design in historical and contemporary contexts, societies and cultures
• develop presentation skills
• become confident in taking risks
• build on the ability to formulate original ideas
• improve numeracy and literacy skills
• develop computer aided design skills
• improve self-management

Career Implications

Studying this subject may lead to a wide variety of career paths for example; Art gallery curator, Art therapist, Art teacher, Illustrator, Textile designer, Conservator, Architecture, Fashion buying and Set design.

Head of Art

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