Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre

Art

  • We aim to develop visually literate individuals who are motivated to approach challenges positively using creative thinking.
  • Through our varied and engaging curriculum, we aim to build strong skills in observation, design process techniques and experimentation using a wide range of media.
  • We encourage students to broaden their knowledge and awareness of the wider world through studying a range of artists, global cultures and contexts.
  • Our curriculum will enable learners to develop strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Our learners will develop the skills to verbalise critical and contextual knowledge and understanding from a variety of artists and sources.
  • Homework tasks will enhance student skills in research, presentation and consolidation of techniques.
  • Enrichment opportunities will offer students the chance to engage with artist workshops, external speakers, competitions and festivals.
  • Our curriculum will directly enhance students’ cultural capital and encourage independent learning and experimentation.
  • Our curriculum is planned around sustained progress and allows students to build key skills towards both further studies in Art, together with transferable skills valuable to any other subject.

 

Curriculum Information

Curriculum Overview

 

KS3-5 Curriculum Pathway

Maps

KS3 Art

KS4 ArtKS5 Fine Art A Level BTEC Graphics / Photography