Central Foundation Girls' School

Art and Design at Central Foundation Girls’ School plays a vital role in allowing curiosity, creativity and self-expression to develop alongside confidence and critical thinking. Our curriculum is designed to engage, inspire and challenge students to achieve well, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment, create their own works of art and to have confidence in expressing their own ideas. Students engage with the process of making work that is in response to, and inspired by, their interpretations of a diverse range of artists, designers and crafts people from different times and cultures. There curriculum contributes significantly to students spiritual, moral, social and cultural development

The taught themes aim to create successful learners who have an understanding of how art impacts and enhances our society and surroundings by learning about great artists, craft makers and designers and understanding the historical and cultural development of their art forms. High priority is given to analysing and evaluating artworks using language and this is often through discussion and written work which supports development of critical thinking skills. Each scheme of learning has a clear progression of skill that builds on prior learning. The skills taught include observational drawing and painting using a range of materials as well as printmaking, ceramics and sculpture with increasing mastery across the key stages. Students' have the opportunity to produce creative artwork by exploring their ideas and recording their experiences.

Central Foundation Girls' School Website: https://www.central.towerhamlets.sch.uk

Central Foundation Girls' School Art Depart Website: https://www.central.towerhamlets.sch.uk/page/?title=Art%2C+Design+and+Technology&pid=29