Art and Design
Fourth Form (Years 7 and 8)
The Fourth Form Art and Design course challenges pupils in a variety of media through rigorous contextual research on specific themes, experimentation with materials and techniques, and the processes of generating and developing ideas.
We aim to give all pupils a comprehensive range of skills to equip them for further study at GCSE Art and Design and beyond, while improving their visual communication skills and creativity across all subjects. In fact, everything we do in the department is designed to promote creativity and ingenuity.
By equipping pupils with up-to-date technical, IT and process skills we remove the limitations to their creativity in ideational and practical experimentation.
By giving pupils the opportunity to take risks we encourage them to develop an individual approach to their work and a refreshingly personal response to stimuli.
They are encouraged to create artefacts of value, reflecting social, cultural, technological, scientific and environmental influences. In this way they gain an insight into the broader context in which their creations must exist.
Fifth Form (Years 9, 10 and 11)
In Lower 5, pupils can opt to follow the Art and Design course as their Creative option. They complete three units of work in the areas of Fine Art, 3D Design/Textiles and 2D Design.
This course builds upon the areas covered in 4th Form and gives pupils a much greater understanding of the processes, materials and techniques covered in each of the GCSE endorsements offered in Middle 5.
Middle 5/Upper 5
For GCSE, pupils are encouraged to respond in a more individual, engaged and extensive way.
They can opt for one or more of the following from the GCSE AQA A&D specification: 2D Digital Design specialising in Graphic Communication, Film, Animation, Illustration & Fashion illustration, Photography & Fashion Advertising, Surface Design/Digital Textiles; or 3D Design where pupils specialise in Product Design, Furniture, Jewellery, Architecture, Millinery or Interior Design and Constructed Textiles; or from the WJEC Eduqas A&D Specification: Fine Art where they can specialise in Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics and Printmaking.
The sets are taught by teams with the appropriate expertise and represent a series of projects for Unit 1, to be completed by the end of December in Upper 5.
Unit 2, with titles set externally by the exam board in January, are completed in April.
We celebrate the pupils’ achievements by holding a major exhibition of their work in the Trinity Term.
Sixth Form
Art and Design pupils opt for one or more of the following from the A-Level WJEC Eduqas A&D specification: 2D Digital Design specialising in Graphic Communication, Film, Animation, Illustration & Fashion illustration, Photography & Fashion Advertising, Surface Design/Digital Textiles; or 3D Design where pupils specialise in Product Design, Furniture, Jewellery, Architecture, Millinery or Interior Design and Constructed Textiles; or Fine Art where they can specialise in Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Ceramics and Printmaking.
The courses all have slightly different approaches but creativity, diversity and innovation are at the heart of all we do. Pupils are introduced to a diverse range of media, resources and equipment to broaden their understanding and their ability to generate conceptual ideas and creative results. They benefit greatly from trips to galleries, museums, theatre and cinema visits. They also enjoy opportunities for life drawing classes, after-school support and workshops, seminars, community projects, competitions and ‘live’ briefs.
Our impressive facilities include a specialised textiles area within the 3D workshop, Surface Studio computers, full Adobe Creative Suite, film and animation equipment, photographic studios, DSLRs, laser cutter and pottery, dedicated printmaking studio and a comprehensive range of provisions for painting.
Such is the maturity and breadth of their work that our pupils often gain direct access to top Art Schools from around the country.
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Link to Relevant External Exam Boards
GCSE 2D Digital Design - Graphic Comms & Photography, 3D Design and Art, Craft & Design courses
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/gcse
GCSE Fine Art course
https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/art-and-design/gcse/
A Level courses
https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/art-and-design/as-a-level/
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