Art - KS5
The Art Department aims to develop technical skills, appreciation of movements and theories in Art and Design, and confidence in the use of media. We want our young artists to grow in independence, ready to explore new ways of creating, and willing to take artistic risks.
Students must understand the value of research as a basis for their own work, and appreciate the relevance of Art and Design skills to modern creative industries.
The first months of the KS5 programme sees students working with more artistic freedom as they further develop their own creative identities and skills. They work on a larger scale and with more freedom, and they are challenged with new media and ways of thinking. Teaching begins with a ‘workshop’ style programme before students begin to address more personal topics in their creative work. Eventually, students settle on their own major areas of discovery, as they undertake their ‘Personal Investigation’. Students are equipped to carry forward their own self-set projects, which form the major component of their coursework. Students develop portfolios and are given guidance with regards to future university and career paths.
