Art and Photography

Aims

Autonomous learners are able to independently adapt and exploit a variety of skills, both practical and critical. 

Resilient students will be confident to take risks and comfortable with ambiguity whilst experimenting with visual language.

Thinking critically and creatively when responding to an awakened understanding of the world through and appreciation of art and culture.

PERSONAL 

• Creative self expression is the thing that drives many of our students and gives them purpose. 
• Mindfulness involved in creative endeavour helps students to keep a reasoned perspective on their life and the intense nature of their GCSE studies.
• Conceptual thinking within projects develop vital skills useful in many sectors.

ASPIRATIONAL

• Creative industries are one of the largest sectors in the UK, opportunities in this sector offer a diverse range of careers with potential for professional fulfilment. 
• Being adaptive and creatively minded is an attribute which is deeply desirable and transferable into all careers and areas of personal life. 

SOCIAL AND CULTURAL

• It is more important than ever in that young adults are able to express themselves in an informed and reasoned way by appreciating the diversity of cultural and social influences. 

Art and photography Learning Journey

A ‘game-changing’ student in Art is:

A student who explores the creative world outside the classroom by visiting galleries, reading books, watching documentaries and creating art.  A student who can make connections between their own work and the work of other artists. A student who takes risks, exploring a range of ideas and media and always pushing their own ideas, reviewing and reflecting as they work. A student who understands the connection between art and the world around them.

Photography Learning Journey

A ‘game-changing’ student in Photography is:

A student who independently researches different media, techniques and photographers by reading relevant articles, watching documentaries, visiting galleries and exhibitions. They then use this information to influence their own photography practice. A student who is fearless in pushing the boundaries of the photographic process and taking risks. 

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