Art
The art department is a forward thinking department that embraces old and new technologies in the pursuit of creativity. Pupils are encouraged to develop their own responses to given themes, artists and movements. Throughout the key stages pupils will explore and critique the work and processes of others whilst evaluating their own responses to final outcomes. The themes range from The Jungle a Henri Rousseau inspired project. The method of perspective drawing is explored using Salvador Dali as a starting point. Techniques and the Elements Of Art are developed throughout all projects and pupils are encouraged to take risks with ideas and mediums when developing their work.
Some of facilities within the art department are a four station state of the art darkroom, a suite of animation and photoshop computers, intaglio printing press, ceramic facilities and kiln. Jewellery making and fashion equipment complements the outstanding range of topic areas that our pupils can access. We also offer stain glass and photography as enrichment for all 6th form pupils to access during their studies.
The key stage three curriculum is built around project themes.These include;The Jungle, The Figure, Invaded City, Natural Form Pots,The Book of Kells,One Point Perspective Room, Portraits, Graphics. All projects are influenced by individual artists and movements.They allow pupils to experience both 2D and 3D creativity.
The key stage four curriculum follow Btec First Certificate and Diploma in Art and Design.This course is made up of units which are taught as projects over the two years. The pupils will experience oil and acrylic /watercolour painting, plaster casting, ceramics and black / white photography and darkroom techniques, textile crafts, Mixed materials.
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