Key Staff
Head of Department: Mr M Yeates
Head of Photography: Mrs S Minnaar
Course Information
The Art Department ethos is to strive for a curriculum that provides:
– Meaningful, creative opportunities that have breadth across a range of visual art processes
– An understanding and appreciation of visual language that is contextualised by study of art from many cultures and historical periods
KS4 Art – What will I learn?
Creativity – Your creative ideas are perhaps the most important part of the course. You will learn about responding to and exploring themes that interest you, allowing you to work to your own creative strengths and passions.
Making skills – The foundation studies period will give you opportunity to explore new materials and techniques For example, you will learn new skills in acrylic painting, digital art, ceramics and print making. Whichever creative route you decide to take through the course, you will develop and rely on your drawing skills as an important way to explore and realise ideas.
Contextual and analytical skills – You will develop your skills understanding how art can be used as a means of self expression and how it can reach or manipulate an audience. Understanding the ‘context’ in which art is made is key to success and developing ‘visual literacy’.
KS4 Photography – What will I learn?
Creativity – Your creative ideas are perhaps the most important part of the course. As your experience with shooting and editing grows, you will start to use your creativity to explore ideas and push techniques.
Shooting and editing skills The foundation studies period will give you opportunity to explore manual camera settings, studio lighting and Photoshop editing skills.
Contextual and analytical skills – You will develop your skills understanding how art can be used as a means of self expression and how it can reach or manipulate an audience. Understanding the ‘context’ in which art is made is key to success in the area. Written analysis and reflection writing is a large part of the course.
Being consistent and driven in your homework and idea development is vital for success in the course.
Course Guides