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Art and Design: Fine Art
Syllabus: Edexcel
The Art & Design curriculum has been designed holistically, to ensure all learners have an opportunity to explore and develop expression of thought and emotion through a wide variety of learning opportunities, materials, technique and media. The curriculum allows students the creative space to try out new ways of working and thinking through visual, tactile and sensory experience using a wide range of tools, materials, techniques, media and practices. It has been designed to enable young people to develop into critical and creative thinkers, and to develop an inquiry based approach to learning. There is a focus on investigative research practice, alongside an appreciation and love of art and design. It encourages students to engage with their immediate surroundings, question how and why works of art are made, and to understand the influence and impact of sociopolitical and cultural contexts on creative making practices. All students are encouraged to talk and present their ideas and outcomes to a wider audience. Students learn how to discuss and debate and to develop a deeper understanding and knowledge of the cultural capital available to them, in their city. We encourage all learners to enjoy and engage in the arts at whichever level they choose, art can be for wellbeing and relaxation, art can be activism, and can be central to debate. We do support and prepare our learners toward a career in the creative and cultural industries. The Art curriculum enables all learners to explore their creativity and innovation by providing a conceptually rich and diverse curriculum that builds on a foundation of skills. Students are provided with a safe environment to take risks, see what happens through experimentation and learn to build from mishaps and mistakes.
ART PACKS
To support students in completing their GCSE Art courses successfully, we provide specialist Art Packs containing all the essential equipment needed for lessons and homework. These can be purchased via ParentPay.
Year 9 - GCSE Art Pack - £20
All Year 9 GCSE Art students are required to purchase an Art Pack. This pack is designed to last for the full duration of the GCSE course (Years 9–11).
If your child receives free school meals, they are entitled to a free Art Pack.
Year 10 & 11 - GCSE Art Pack - £25
Students in Year 10 or 11 who did not purchase an Art Pack in Year 9 will need to purchase one now. This pack will cover them for the remainder of the course.
If your child receives free school meals, they are entitled to a free Art Pack.
