The art and design department offers students many opportunities through the study of different disciplines to develop their knowledge and technical skills.
This large and popular department offers a wide range of specialisms to study including art, photography, 3D design, graphics and fashion textiles. All work is project based and builds on skills throughout the key stages. Extra-curricular activities are available for students at key stage 3, together with coursework support for those at key stage 4 and key stage 5.
The art and design department offers a range of facilities including a kiln, a dark room, two computer rooms with the full Adobe creative suite, CAD software with two large laser cutting machines, two 3D printers and two workshops. Fashion and textiles students have access to two fully equipped, dedicated sewing rooms.
Over the past few years, students have had the opportunity to see the most exciting current exhibitions in London, as well as enjoy trips to Berlin, Barcelona and New York City and galleries such as The Tate galleries, V&A Museum, Photographer’s Gallery and The Design Museum.
Key Stage 3
What are the Big Ideas in art?
| Line |
Colour |
Shape |
| Line is the foundation of all drawing and can be used to convey shape, movement and ideas. |
Colour is the element we use to create the mood or atmosphere in an artwork. |
Shape conveys the dynamic of the art, from strength and stability to imbalance and tension. |
What topics are used to explore these ideas
| Year group |
Autumn term |
Spring term |
Summer term |
| In Year 7 |
Foundation studies and graphics: Cubist portraits |
Foundation studies and 3D: Picture frames |
Foundation studies and 3D: Mechanical robots |
| In Year 8 |
Foundation studies and fashion textiles: Tote bag |
Foundation studies and graphics: Sweet box |
Foundation studies and 3D: Mechanical robots |
In Year 9
(on rotation) |
Project 1: Art and sculpture on natural forms
Project 2: Graphic communication: Image and type
Project 3: 3D form: Architectural modelling
Project 4: Fashion textiles: Waistcoat design
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GCSE Art & Design – Fine Art
GCSE Art & Design – Fine Art
| Exam board |
AQA |
| Unit 1: |
Personal portfolio of work |
| Unit 2: |
Externally set assignment |
Teaching Schedule
| |
Autumn term |
Spring term |
Summer term |
| In Year 10 |
Personal portfolio: Decay and growth |
Personal portfolio: Decay and growth |
Personal portfolio: Decay and growth |
| In Year 11 |
Personal Investigation |
Externally set assignment |
Portfolio refinements |
A Level Art, Craft & Design
A Level Art, Craft & Design
| Exam board |
AQA |
| Unit 1: |
Personal portfolio of work |
| Unit 2: |
Externally set assignment |
Teaching Schedule
| |
Autumn term |
Spring term |
Summer term |
| In Year 12 |
Basic skills and shape and texture |
Independent project |
Personal Investigation |
| In Year 13 |
Personal Investigation |
Externally set assignment |
Portfolio refinements |
GCSE Art and Design: Graphic Communication
GCSE Art and Design: Graphic Communication
| Exam board |
AQA |
| Unit 1: |
Personal portfolio of work |
| Unit 2: |
Externally set assignment |
Teaching Schedule
| |
Autumn term |
Spring term |
Summer term |
| In Year 10 |
Urban gardens (poster) Part A |
Urban gardens (poster) Part B |
Skills portfolio |
| In Year 11 |
TFL project |
Externally set assignment |
Portfolio review |
A Level Art and Design: Graphic Communication
A Level Art and Design: Graphic Communication
| Exam board |
AQA |
| Unit 1: |
Personal portfolio of work |
| Unit 2: |
Externally set assignment |
Teaching Schedule
| |
Autumn term |
Spring term |
Summer term |
| In Year 12 |
Fundamentals of Graphic Communication |
Fundamentals of Graphic Communication |
Personal Investigation |
| In Year 13 |
Personal Investigation |
Externally set assignment |
Portfolio review |
GCSE Art and Design: 3D Design
GCSE Art and Design: 3D Design
| Exam board |
AQA |
| Unit 1: |
Personal portfolio of work |
| Unit 2: |
Externally set assignment |
Teaching Schedule
| |
Autumn term |
Spring term |
Summer term |
| In Year 10 |
Geometric forms: Repurposing and architecture |
Geometric forms: Repurposing and architecture |
Geometric forms: Repurposing and architecture |
| In Year 11 |
Constructivist project |
Externally set assignment |
Portfolio review |
A Level Art and Design: 3D Design
A Level Art and Design: 3D Design
| Exam board |
AQA |
| Unit 1: |
Personal portfolio of work |
| Unit 2: |
Externally set assignment |
Teaching Schedule
| |
Autumn term |
Spring term |
Summer term |
| In Year 12 |
Organic forms and lighting |
Constructivism and Architecture |
Personal Investigation |
| In Year 13 |
Personal Investigation |
Externally set assignment |
Portfolio refinements |
GCSE Art and Design: Textile Design
GCSE Art and Design: Textile Design
| Exam board |
AQA |
| Unit 1: |
Personal portfolio of work |
| Unit 2: |
Externally set assignment |
Teaching Schedule
| |
Autumn term |
Spring term |
Summer term |
| In Year 10 |
Skill building techniques |
Trash (Hoodie) |
Trash (Hoodie) |
| In Year 11 |
Transform (Part B) |
Externally set assignment |
Portfolio review |
A Level Art and Design: Textile Design
A Level Art and Design: Textile Design
| Exam board |
AQA |
| Unit 1: |
Personal portfolio of work |
| Unit 2: |
Externally set assignment |
Teaching Schedule
| |
Autumn term |
Spring term |
Summer term |
| In Year 12 |
Skill building challenges (the seven day challenge) Gallery-based design |
Construction and shape: Organic and geometric project |
Personal investigation |
| In Year 13 |
Personal investigation |
Externally set assignment |
Portfolio review |
GCSE Art and Design: Photography
GCSE Art and Design: Photography
| Exam board |
AQA |
| Unit 1: |
Personal portfolio of work |
| Unit 2: |
Externally set assignment |
Teaching Schedule
| |
Autumn term |
Spring term |
Summer term |
| In Year 10 |
Intro to photography: Camera functions and photographic formal elements |
Intro to photography: Camera functions and photographic formal elements |
Personal investigation |
| In Year 11 |
Personal investigation |
Externally set assignment |
Externally set assignment |
A Level Art and Design: Photography
A Level Art and Design: Photography
| Exam board |
AQA |
| Unit 1: |
Personal portfolio of work |
| Unit 2: |
Externally set assignment |
Teaching Schedule
| |
Autumn term |
Spring term |
Summer term |
| In Year 12 |
Fundamentals of photography |
Studio portraiture |
Independent project |
| In Year 13 |
Personal investigation |
Externally set assignment |
Portfolio review |
Downloads to help with classwork, extended work or coursework, can be found on Frog.
Miss A Paisley is Head of Art and Design. Mr D Rollins is Deputy Head of Art and Design. Mrs S Hasnat is KS3 Coordinator.
Other members of the team are Miss M Ahmed, Mrs L Alton, Miss T Cameron, Miss B Cvejik-Reeve, Mr D Clarke, Miss J Donnelly and Miss N Wiffill.
