Art is an inspiring, creative and practical subject that enables students to explore a broad range of skills, techniques and processes. Art empowers students with the skills to express meaningful ideas and to understand the visual world in which we live. Art encourages originality through personal expression within an open, positive and explorative environment. Within Art students learn how to take risks, apply creative thinking, innovate, and solve problems creatively.  

In Year 7, students develop a knowledge and understanding of the visual elements (particularly line, form, tone and colour) through contextual and practical studies. Each unit introduces pupils to a range of relevant artists and also enables pupils to explore a variety of relevant techniques and processes. 

In Year 7, students study line first as it is a fundamental element of drawing. Students learn how to draw with accurate and controlled lines before learning how to add tone and form to their artwork. Students will develop 2D and 3D skills and finish the year starting to explore expressive and creative ways of using colour. Each task is linked to an artistic device which introduces students to the concepts and reasons why artists manipulate the visual elements. 

Each unit aims to incorporate at least two key processes (from drawing, painting, sculpture, printing and digital) ensuring students have experienced the entire breadth of Art & Design skills and techniques by the end of Year 8. 

Enrichment opportunities are aplenty in Art. Students have the opportunity to go on numerous trips around the UK to museums and galleries. We give students the opportunity to exhibit their work at the end of year Summer Exhibition. Students also have the opportunity to enter competitions and have their work featured on our Twitter page. 

In Year 8, students develop a knowledge and understanding of the visual elements (particularly shape, space, pattern and texture) through contextual and practical studies. Each unit introduces pupils to a range of relevant artists and also enables pupils to explore a variety of relevant techniques and processes. 

In Year 8, students start to learn about more complex and abstract concepts starting with shape. Each task is linked to an artistic device which introduces students to the concepts and reasons why artists manipulate the visual elements. It is expected that students will build on the skills learned in Year 7 (such as line and tone) and start to explore more advanced visual concepts in Year 8 to develop their expressive and conceptual skill set. 

Each unit aims to incorporate at least two key processes (from drawing, painting, sculpture, printing and digital) ensuring students have experienced the entire breadth of Art & Design skills and techniques by the end of Y8. 

Enrichment opportunities are aplenty in Art. Students have the opportunity to go on numerous trips around the UK to museums and galleries. We give students the opportunity to exhibit their work at the end of year Summer Exhibition. Students also have the opportunity to enter competitions and have their work featured on our Twitter page. 

In Year 9, students learn how to develop their skills and knowledge through more extended and sustained topics such as portraiture and landscape. Each task in Year 9 will continue to introduce students to new techniques and artists whilst showing them how to build up a body of work around a theme. 

In Year 9, students start to learn how to create sustained work around a theme.  

The overarching theme of identity will be explored through the genres of portraiture and landscape. This topic encourages students to connect with who they are and where they come from. Students will become much more confident and expressive. 

Enrichment opportunities are aplenty in Art. Students have the opportunity to go on numerous trips around the UK to museums and galleries. We give students the opportunity to exhibit their work at the end of year Summer Exhibition. Students also have the opportunity to enter competitions and have their work featured on our Twitter page. 

Art is an inspiring, creative and practical subject that enables students to explore a broad range of skills, techniques and processes. Art empowers students with the skills to express meaningful ideas and to understand the visual world in which we live. Art encourages originality through personal expression within an open, positive and explorative environment. Within Art students learn how to take risks, apply creative thinking, innovate, and solve problems creatively.  

In Year 10, students improve their ability to develop more sustained projects by exploring their ideas more thoroughly. Students will research in depth and gather relevant material for their projects including photographs. Students will develop their ability to draw accurately before exploring mark making in a more expressive and experimental way. Students are expected to develop more personal and meaningful ideas using much more refined and accomplished skills as the project progresses. 

Students really start to refine their skills and develop creative and meaningful ideas. Students are given an extended amount of time to explore their chosen theme in depth and to produce practical work which is sophisticated and mature. 

Enrichment opportunities are aplenty in Art. Students have the opportunity to go on numerous trips around the UK to museums and galleries. We give students the opportunity to exhibit their work at the end of year Summer Exhibition. Students also have the opportunity to enter competitions and have their work featured on our Twitter page. 

In Year 11, students improve their ability to develop more sustained projects by exploring their ideas more thoroughly. Students are expected to develop more personal and meaningful ideas using much more refined and accomplished skills. 

In Year 11, students use their experience and knowledge of the art process to tackle an exam board set task for 40% of the final grade. Students have a 10 week period to research, explore, experiment and develop ideas based on a chosen theme. By this stage students have a greater understanding of their own particular strengths and can use those strengths to tackle a theme of their choosing. 

Students really start to refine their skills and develop creative and meaningful ideas. Students are given an extended amount of time to explore their chosen theme in depth and to produce practical work which is sophisticated and mature. 

Enrichment opportunities are aplenty in Art. Students have the opportunity to go on numerous trips around the UK to museums and galleries. We give students the opportunity to exhibit their work at the end of year Summer Exhibition. Students also have the opportunity to enter competitions and have their work featured on our Twitter page. 

Art is an inspiring, creative and practical subject that enables students to explore a broad range of skills, techniques and processes. Art empowers students with the skills to express meaningful ideas and to understand the visual world in which we live. Art encourages originality through personal expression within an open, positive and explorative environment. Within Art students learn how to take risks, apply creative thinking, innovate, and solve problems creatively.  

In Year 12, students improve their ability to develop more sustained projects by exploring their ideas more thoroughly. Students will research in depth and gather relevant material for their projects including photographs. Students will develop their ability to draw accurately before exploring mark making in a more expressive and experimental way. Students are expected to develop more personal and meaningful ideas using much more refined and accomplished skills as the project progresses. 

Students really start to refine their skills and develop creative and meaningful ideas. Students are given an extended amount of time to explore their chosen theme in depth and to produce practical work which is sophisticated and mature. 

Enrichment opportunities are aplenty in Art. Students have the opportunity to go on numerous trips around the UK to museums and galleries. We give students the opportunity to exhibit their work at the end of year Summer Exhibition. Students also have the opportunity to enter competitions and have their work featured on our Twitter page. 

In Year 13, students improve their ability to develop more sustained projects by exploring their ideas more thoroughly. Students are expected to develop more personal and meaningful ideas using much more refined and accomplished skills. 

In Year 13, students use their experience and knowledge of the art process to tackle an exam board set task for 40% of the final grade. Students have a 10 week period to research, explore, experiment and develop ideas based on a chosen theme. By this stage students have a greater understanding of their own particular strengths and can use those strengths to tackle a theme of their choosing. 

Students really start to refine their skills and develop creative and meaningful ideas. Students are given an extended amount of time to explore their chosen theme in depth and to produce practical work which is sophisticated and mature. 

Enrichment opportunities are aplenty in Art. Students have the opportunity to go on numerous trips around the UK to museums and galleries. We give students the opportunity to exhibit their work at the end of year Summer Exhibition. Students also have the opportunity to enter competitions and have their work featured on our Twitter page.