Art & Design

The course will give learners an opportunity to demonstrate the following skills, knowledge and understanding:

• The ability to identify the creative development potential in their earlier expressive art and design investigative and development work.

• The ability to confidently use and select art and design media, materials, processes and techniques.

• Applying understanding of media and techniques, and art and design practice when planning and producing their expressive art and design work.

• The ability to critically reflect on their own work and their creative decision making.

• Visual awareness and understanding of the main requirements of their design area through their ability to review, edit and present their work for assessment.

The pupil contribution to the cost of this course is £5, pupils may also purchase an additional art pack. 

You will be continually assessed during your art and design classes and you will be given tips, ideas and encouragement that are meant to help you improve. Your work will be assessed by your teachers and there will be chances to improve your grade with their help before they give your final mark.

Homework is usually given to consolidate learning. You will be given written homework to complete for all topics. You will be issued with homework most weeks.