STEAM

The subject expresses scientific ideas through art, for example students partake in sculpture workshop exploring ideas about conservation, or make a stop frame animation about something in science which interests them. Students gain confidence in self expression and blue skies thinking as well as developing practical skills and fine motor control. Skills of idea development, drafting and improving, working to a deadline and teamwork are also improved.

Project based learning model incorporating Art into the understanding and expression of Science, Engineering, Technology and Mathematics.

There is no formal assessment for this course, but work is included in the PBL Summer Showcase where academic and business partners can view the work and discuss it with the students.

• GCSE Science (Triple, Combined or Synergy Award)

• A Levels in Biology, Chemistry or Physics

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science

The skills learnt in STEAM are applicable to any future where free thinking and problem solving is required, but here is a selection of ideas.

• Product design

• Research Scientist

• Games developer

• Entrepreneur

• Medicine

• Engineer

• Business

• Artist

• Teacher