Purpose

The study of Art and Design fosters creativity, technical mastery, and critical thinking. It encourages students to express themselves, explore cultural and historical contexts, and develop essential skills such as observation, experimentation, and problem-solving. Art nurtures confidence, independence, and a deeper understanding of the world and its visual language. 

Content

In Year 7, students will develop skills in a range of areas including drawing, painting and sculpture. In the Autumn Term, students will explore landscape as a theme and students will have the opportunity to experiment with colour theory and learn about Impressionism. In the Spring Term, students will explore Abstract Art and will work collaboratively to explore composition and mark making. In the Summer Term, students will be given the theme of natural forms to explore casting and construction. 

In Year 7, students build foundational skills through observational drawing, Impressionism, Abstraction, and portraiture.  In Year 7, students build foundational skills through observational drawing, Impressionism, Abstraction, and portraiture.

Beyond the classroom

All students in KS3 have the opportunity to submit their work for our House Art competition and students have opportunities to enter work for the Eisteddfod.