Subject: Art
Head of Subject: Mr J Whitehead
Intent
To give every student the opportunity to be the best creative and imaginative artist they can, able to express themselves and appreciate the place of art in their world.
At Hawkley Hall High School we celebrate the place of art and design in the school curriculum and the world around us. We encourage and develop the imagination, creativity and artistic expression of all our students. we aim to provide a broad curriculum with a range of art experiences that engage, inspire and challenge students, to develop the knowledge and skills to invent and create their own works of art, craft and design. They make connections to other art makers from different times and cultures, expressing their opinions using subject specific vocabulary and appreciate the contribution of art and design to our culture, creativity and wealth.
Overview of the Art Curriculum
The topics students cover throughout Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 are outlined in the link below:
KS3 Art & Design Curriculum Overview
KS4 Art & Design Curriculum Overview
GCSE Exam Board Specification
The specification code for GCSE Art is 8201. Click here to view the GCSE Art specification
Enrichment and Additional Learning Opportunities
The department has a variety of enrichment opportunities throughout the year, including:
- Textiles Club
- Art Club
- Photography Club
- Knitting Club
- Christmas Card Club
To further enrich the curriculum artists are invited in to school and appropriate times throughout the year to work with students. There are also regular trips to Art workshops at colleges and Universities to provide students an opportunities to view degree level exhibitions and fashion shows. There is also an annual Expressive Arts trip to London.