Who are we?
Mr E Battini (Head of Department)
Mr S McLaughlin
Ms E White
Mr R Falconer
Ms C Julian
Mr S Binning
What are our aims?
- To offer learners opportunities to develop and express their ideas, feelings and creativity through a range of skills in a wide variety of contexts.
- To enable learners to communicate through visual and other forms.
- Experience and build confidence in learners to tackle new technologies.
- Encourage and understanding and appreciation of fine art, design and craft will enrich their lives now and in the future
What we do in KS3
As part of a Design carousel we offer 3 x 10 week courses based on Resistant Materials, Textiles and Graphic Products. This arrangement is in years 7, 8 and 9.
What we do in KS4
The Edexcel Btec First Certificate syllabus in Art and Design is followed with options to specialise in Graphics, Fashion
What we do in KS5
We offer level 2 Btec First Certificate in Art and Design courses in Fashion, Graphics, Interactive Media and Product Design is available. As a progression to this, level 3 courses art being planned as a logical continuation for both KS4 and level 2 students.
How do we do it?
KS3
Design and make projects are central to our courses. They are supported with basic skills and theory input.
KS4
At least 2 projects are pursued in each year giving a broad base of experience. A wide range of techniques and skills are encouraged throughout the projects which, in turn, are chosen to allow diversity.
KS5
Similar to the KS4 approach but with increasingly a focus on independance of study and research so that breadth of undersatnding and committment can be developed.
How is my work assessed?
KS3
Students are assessed throughout each of the specialisms and a final NC level is calculated from their achievement throughout the year.
KS4
The Btec course allows assessment on coursework achievement only. The work is monitored and assessed throughout leading to either Pass. Merit or Distinction levels of success. These 3 levels are counted as 2 x C, 2 x B or 2 x A respectively.
KS5
Btec course grades are assessed by coursework only.
What skills will I develop?
The structure of the course allows you to develop your interests and gain a broad foundation, and it introduces you to new areas, such as working with fashion design, interactive media or photography briefs.
Will this course suit me?
You need an interest in the visual world and the way that artists and designers have fashioned it. A desire to use your creative and artistic skill and imagination in meaningful and practical projects. The ability to start a project and fiollow it through for personal interest not just as a school based task.
Where can it lead?
Following completion of the BTEC First Certificate in Art and Design, successful candidates would be able to enter initial employment, at a junior level, in such areas as graphic or interior designing, or web design. It is possible for you to progress further to the BTEC First Diploma in Art and Design, or to move on to a higher level qualification such as a Level 3 BTEC National Certificate in Art and Design specialising in your preferred field, such as photography, textiles or fashion and clothing.
How can I find out more?
Contact relevant members of the Department or visit www.edexcel.com/
