We encourage students to respond to experiences, develop understanding and insight - giving opportunities to explore feelings, express spirituality, increase knowledge and development of skills.  The creation of art demands rigour, emotional involvement, discipline and a sense of purpose, risk taking and pride in one's work.

In Art & Design we combine practical and research based studies in an exciting way to deliver the curriculum needs in KS3 and 4.  Art is studied for 100 minutes per week at KS3 and at KS4 students cover 250 minutes each fortnight.

During KS3, our focus is to give students the technical and imaginative skills in a variety of disciplines including drawing, painting, printing, sculpture and mixed media, reinforced by the work of artists and designers.  This is supported by regular independent homework and research. Students are also offered opportunities to attend extra- curricular clubs each week.  Current KS3 clubs include Photography and Art club:  activities have included printing workshops, lantern making, murals and clay modelling.

Our Staff

We have a dedicated team of staff :

• Mrs Lee-Smith, Head of department/Head of Expressive Arts Faculty
  Ms Pearn, part-time art teacher
  Mrs Draper, part-time art teacher
  Mrs Tarplee part-time art teacher
  Mrs Bird part-time photography teacher