Art and Design

“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” Pablo Picasso

All primary students have weekly art lessons that build upon a broad range of disciplines and introduce a variety of famous artists. The curriculum is designed to provide a strong foundation of knowledge that can continue to be developed throughout their journey in the Academy.

Art and Design is a compulsory subject for KS3 and is currently taught once a week in a double lesson for Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9. Students in Year 10 and Year 11 study the AQA GCSE Art and Design course; this is taught across three lessons per week at Year 10 and four lessons per week at Year 11. 

Mission Statement

Our pupils will be able to show distinctive skills in their ability to make, record and manipulate in visual and/or tactile form. They will be able to interpret, critically appraise, problem solve, take risks and develop information, materials thought and ideas. They will show the tenacity and ability to imagine, create and express in visual and/or tactile form in order to make a unique and original contribution to Art and Design.

Staff

Mr B Charles – Subject Lead for Art & Design
Ms H Tawfiq – Teacher of Art & Design                                                                                                                                        Ms J Lewis - Teacher of Art & Design                                                                                                                                          Ms Fin - Primary Subject Lead for Art and Design