Art

The document linked below outlines how knowledge and skills are sequenced and developed throughout each year of the curriculum.

Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 & 9)
Guided Learning: Two 1-hour lessons per fortnight
Independent Learning: 30 minutes of homework per week

Key Stage 4 (Years 10 & 11)
Qualification: GCSE Art & Design (Fine Art)
Exam Board: AQA
Guided Learning: Four 1-hour lessons per fortnight
Independent Learning: 30-45 minutes of homework per week

Key Stage 5 (Years 12 & 13)
Qualification: A Level Art & Design (Fine Art)
Exam Board: AQA
Guided Learning: Nine 1-hour lessons per fortnight
Independent Learning: Up to 5 hours of homework per fortnight

Careers in Art

Covering a vast range of skills and talents, art is a diverse subject that can help you turn your creative passion into a money-making career. The UK’s creative sector is internationally famous and there are lots of opportunities to prove your worth.

Employers include: advertising firms, branding specialists, design consultancies and studios, media and communication companies, packaging companies, PR agencies, publishing companies, museums, local authorities, schools, colleges and hospitals. Some graduates set up their own studios and work as exhibiting artists or work as part of a studio collective.

Career Ideas: advertising, architecture, animation, fine arts, graphic designer, illustration, fashion & textile design, stage & set design, exhibition design, games design, web design, UX designer, VFX artist, art therapy, conservator, museum/gallery curator, production design, interior & spatial design, printmaker, medical illustrator, multimedia specialist, photography, arts administrator, digital marketer, creative director and much more.

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Art Enrichment

Co-curricular Art opportunities
Find out more about our co-curricular and enrichment opportunities in Art.

KS3 and KS4 Art Super Curriculum
Explore recommended reading, activities and enrichment opportunities beyond the classroom.

KS5 Art Super Curriculum
Explore recommended reading, activities and enrichment opportunities to support A Level study.

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Subjects

Subjects

Our Curriculum

Our Curriculum

Our 1:1 Device Programme

Our 1:1 Device Programme

Careers

Careers

Academic Enrichment

Academic Enrichment

Co-curricular

Co-curricular