Fine Art

Fine Art stimulates creativity and imagination. It provides visual, tactile and sensory experiences and a unique way of understanding and responding to the world.  Students use colour, form, texture, pattern and different materials and processes to communicate what they see, feel and think.

At Farlington, we study a variety of different units each year. Projects change from year on year to keep the creativity fresh and vibrant. We always incorporate some group work in Year 9 as this is the last opportunity to do this in Art before you embark on GCSEs. It also builds real life skills of teamwork, communication and collaboration. In the latter half of the year we focus on more individual work, looking at fundamental skills and techniques which form the building blocks of art. This could vary but is not limited to; painting, drawing, sculpture and digital work. 

With GCSE in mind, we are particularly concerned to develop a personal and independent approach. There is increased use of sketchbooks with related homework; greater awareness of art history and other cultures, and an increasing emphasis on evaluating and developing work. At this level, students are putting more thought and time into their artwork and so projects are now extended. Art is an elective subject from Year 9, and you will have five lessons over a fortnight.