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Our Vision for the Art Department
Art and design makes an important contribution to the education of young people through nurturing their personal creativity and aesthetic judgement.
In broad terms the main aims of the subject are to ensure that every child regardless of race, gender or ability, has the opportunity to develop and achieve within a strong, caring and supportive environment.
Practical experiences result in many new discoveries which enable the students to gain the confidence and the competence to express themselves successfully in an extensive range of materials and contemporary technologies such as digital photography and electronic imaging.
Teachers initiate activities that develop existing skills and demystify new ones. Students are presented with opportunities and experiences to enable them to communicate their thoughts, feelings and ideas through visual means and are encouraged to develop individual responses to given tasks. our students’ efforts and
In order to support our students’ efforts and to maintain their interest and enthusiasm for this challenging work, a stimulating environment is created with resources to inform and inspire. s. Practical experience results in many new discoveries and gives students both t confidence and the competence to express themselves successfully
Independent enquirers
Students process and evaluate information in their investigations, planning what to do and how to go about it. They take informed and well-reasoned decisions, recognising that others have different beliefs and attitudes.
Creative thinkers
Students think creatively by generating and exploring ideas, making original connections. They try different ways to tackle a problem, working with others to find imaginative solutions and outcomes that are of value.
Team Workers
Students work confidently with others, adapting to different contexts and taking responsibility for their own part. They listen to and take account of different views. They form collaborative relationships, resolving issues to reach agreed outcomes.
Self-management
Students will have the opportunity to study independently, set goals, manage their own workloads and meet deadlines, anticipate and accommodate change. Young people organize themselves, showing personal responsibility, initiative, creativity and enterprise with a commitment to learning and self- improvement.
Effective participators
Students actively engage with issues that affect them and those around them. They play a full part in the life of their school, college, workplace or wider community by taking responsible action to bring improvements for others as well as themselves.
Reflective learners
Students review, evaluate and modify work as it progresses through each Key Stage. Students evaluate their strengths and limitations, setting themselves realistic goals with criteria for success. They monitor their own performance and progress, inviting feedback from others and making changes to further their learning.
Members of the Art team
Peter Williams - Programme Leader for Art & Design
Charlotte Astbury-Mills - KS3 & 4 class teacher
All students study Art for 1 lesson per week in KS3 with the option of 3 lessons per week in Key Stage 4. Selected fast track students will have an additional 3 lessons per week.