The department aims to promote and enhance creative awareness as an integral part of the evolving discipline of physical and intellectual faculties culminating in the appreciation and understanding of the 'beautiful' in art and nature.

It is a statutory requirement that art be studied by all pupils to Keystage 3 and provisions exist for those wishing to extend their training to GCSE level and beyond. Our task is to ensure that each pupil is given the opportunity to:

•Stimulate awareness through direct acquaintance, observation and analysis. Extend skills and expand on previous work.
•Learn to apply skill and knowledge to the aesthetic expression of an idea through colour, line and form. To further determine the canons of taste upon which criticism of the arts is based, and to develop their own judgement in reviewing their work and that of others.
•Gain an insight into the methods and techniques used within the Art World: study significant periods, individual artists and the work of other cultures (Western and non-Western).
•Explore the channels of making both 3D and 2D work on a varying scale. more enlightening perhaps, to experience the excitement and challenge.