Art and Design
Art in KS3 is taught through a sequence of lessons that continue to build upon prior learning throughout the schemes of work. Students will embrace the elements of art such as painting, printing, sculpture, drawing, collage and more. After presentation of the topic students will explore, experiment, evaluate and amend their ideas to produce a final piece from their sketchbook research.
KS4 students are offered the opportunity to study GCSE Art and Design with AQA examining board. The GCSE Portfolio of Work includes a minimal of two clear projects (60% of the grade) and the Externally Set Task at the end of year 11 (40% of the grade). Students will revisit and further develop a variety of media, particularly drawing, painting, printing and clay/3D work.
Vocational Studies
Students have the opportunity to engage in exciting and innovative projects which enable them to use their creative thinking and practical skills. Our pupils are taught to use a number of different tools to complete a wide variety of tasks/projects, skill (see below)
- Carpentry
- Joinery
- Bricklaying
- Painting
- Woodturning
- Horticulture
- Metalwork
Students are taught in a safe environment to use a range of different tools including saws and drills with increased independence as they become confident in using the tools.