BHS Art & Photography

Our aim is to enthuse students with a passion for the Creative Arts that will last a lifetime, opening their minds to possibility and wonder. 

The Creative Arts are a crucial part of education. In a world increasingly dependent on visual media, it is essential to acquire visual literacy. Studying a Creative Arts subject will equip students with the wisdom to be able to unpack and respond to the visual stimuli that surrounds them everywhere they go. 

The Art Department supports the whole school ethos by encouraging creativity. Creativity is critical thinking and as such the arts allow students to discover, engage and grow in exciting and beneficial ways. Students become resilient by experimenting, refining (learning from mistakes) and implementing a wide range of techniques and processes whilst simultaneously building the confidence and courage to express themselves in a visual medium. Giving students the tools to express themselves means that they can tackle important issues, giving them the assurance to reach others and affect change through the medium of Art.