Art and Design

Overview

Mrs L. Musselbrook  - Head of Art and Design

Art and design stimulates creativity and imagination. It provides visual,  tactile and sensory experiences and a unique way of understanding and responding to the world.

Pupils use colour, form, texture, pattern and different materials and processes to communicate what they see, feel and think. Through art and design activities, they learn to make informed value judgments and aesthetic and practical decisions, becoming actively involved in shaping environments.

They explore ideas and meanings in the work of artists, craftspeople and designers. They learn about the diverse roles and functions of art, craft and design in contemporary life, and in different times and cultures. Understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts have the power to enrich our personal and public lives.

All pupils study Art at KS3. At KS4 they are able to choose between Art, Graphics or Photography. This leads on to a similar choice at AS and A2 level. The Department is experienced at developing students to go on to courses in higher education in Architecture, Art College and all aspects of Art and Design education.

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Art and Design Curriculum Summaries

Assessment Process

Assessment and Feedback Process - Years 7 - 13

Wider reading suggestions for our Art and Design Students

KS3, KS4 & KS5 Suggested Reading Lists

This Week's artists of the week:

Lucas 8L Year 8 have been working on mixed media portraits inspired by the work of Bisa Butler. Her vibrant portraits explore identity through the use of colour, pattern, and textiles. Lucas has created a striking digital self-portrait, combining his own repeat pattern with expressive collage techniques. We are looking forward to sharing more Year 8 portraits in the coming weeks!	Madhav 7B Congratulations to Madhav in Year 7 for his impressive watercolour and pencil artwork inspired by Pop Artist Wayne Thiebaud. His piece shows great skill in using bold colours and strong cast shadows to bring everyday objects to life with depth and vibrancy.