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Our Ethos

By the time pupils complete their studying of Art at Ecclesfield School, they will be provided with the opportunity to follow a challenging, supportive and varied learning journey to suit their individual needs. We teach a wide range of disciplines to students across all key stages which include drawing, painting, printmaking, Photography, Photoshop, textiles and ceramics. Our students are given the opportunity to experience a wide range of themes, topics, media and processes that are underpinned by contextual investigation, knowledge and understanding. At KS3 and KS4, students are also given the opportunity to experience works of art at first hand. We place great importance on educational visits and believe that these opportunities enhance and enrich students' learning whilst also inspiring them in their own practice.

Our Aims

5 Year Plan

By the time pupils complete their studying of Art at Ecclesfield School, they will be provided with the opportunity to follow a challenging, supportive and varied learning program to suit their individual needs. We teach a wide range of disciplines to students across all key stages which include drawing, painting, printmaking, Photoshop, textiles and ceramics. Our students are given the opportunity to experience a wide range of themes, topics, media and processes that are underpinned by contextual investigation and understanding. At KS3 and KS5, students are also given the opportunity to experience works of art at first hand. We place great importance on educational visits and believe that these opportunities enhance and enrich students' learning whilst also inspiring them in their own practice.

Skills

• Pupils will be highly skilled in analysing and developing ideas based around looking at Artists and Artwork.
• Pupils will be able to skillfully experiment with a range of media and materials.
• Pupils will be able to create ideas and planning based around their own ideas and link to Artists/Artwork. Annotating Art work.
• Pupils will be able to create skilled Final Outcomes that link clearly with their previous preparation work.
• Pupils will be able to work creatively, independently and collectively.

Knowledge

• Pupils will study a range of Artists, styles and cultures and understand how they influence their own Artwork, other Artists and the World around us.
• Pupils will study a wide range of Art techniques and skills.
• Pupils will know a wide range of subject specific vocabulary.
• Pupils will know how art and design both reflect and shape our history, contribute to the culture, creativity to move forward into further education settings or workplaces, and into the world around them.