Art
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have” – Maya Angelou.
Art enables creativity and offers challenge; it helps us to appreciate and interpret what we observe, communicate what we think and feel, and develop imagination and inventiveness. As a department, we aim to cultivate creativity, critical thinking, and visual literacy in our students, preparing them for a dynamic world where these skills are increasingly essential. We are committed to providing a comprehensive and inspiring art education ensuring our students receive a robust and well-rounded and diverse experience.
Art, craft and design embody some of the highest forms of human creativity and we believe that art makes an important contribution to pupils’ overall education and is necessary for personal development. As a department, we envision a learning environment where every student can explore and develop their artistic abilities. In accordance with the Art and Design national curriculum, our program aims to ensure that all students:
Produce Creative Work: Our students will be encouraged to produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences. They will be guided to experiment and take creative risks, fostering a sense of innovation and originality.
Become Proficient in Art Techniques: We strive to develop students’ proficiency in drawing, painting, sculpture, printing, ceramics and other art, craft, and design techniques. This includes understanding and applying the formal elements of art such as line, shape, form, colour, texture, and space.
Evaluate and Analyse Creative Works: Students will learn to critically evaluate and analyse their own work and that of others. This includes studying a range of artists, craftspeople, and designers, and understanding the historical and cultural contexts of their work.
Understand Art’s Role in Society: Our curriculum emphasises the importance of understanding the role of art and design in society and culture. Students will explore how art influences and reflects our world, from ancient times to contemporary practices.
To develop the creative possibilities within each student, we provide a stimulating and exciting environment and believe that our curriculum provides a sound platform of knowledge and skills for pupils who wish to further their studies to GCSE level in either Art and Design or Photography. We hope pupils will acquire an appreciation and affection for the Arts which will continue to enrich their lives well beyond their time at Sharples.