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Art & Design
Welcome to the World of Art:
Art is not just an expression; it is a reflection of our world and our existence. It brings beauty, depth, and meaning into life, allowing us to explore and communicate ideas that transcend the ordinary. At Hylands, we believe in the transformative power of art. Our curriculum is designed to inspire students to merge practical skills with creative thinking, providing them with the freedom to go beyond standard solutions and explore new possibilities.
Through art, students are empowered to create, communicate, and imagine worlds both real and imagined. It offers a unique space where there is no right or wrong answer, only opportunities for growth and expression. Our approach fosters confidence in decision-making, problem-solving, and communication, helping students discover their value, ability, and ownership of their creative process.
The program offers students hands-on experience in a wide array of visual art forms, including drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and digital manipulation techniques. With this diverse range of mediums and disciplines, we provide the tools necessary for students to find their voice, expand their imagination, and bring their creative ideas to life.
Key Stage 3
Year 7
In Year 7 students begin in Autumn with the Formal Elements of Art, a skills-based project which underpins the core art skills needed through Art and Design. Later in the year, we build on these skills via the projects: Sea Creatures and Abstract Portraits. Homework is set half termly and students get two weeks to complete it.
Year 8
In Year 8 students begin in Autumn with Pop Art, a skills-based project that refines skills learned in Year 7, further developing the core art skills needed through Art and Design. Later in the year, we build on these skills via the projects: Street Art and Gargoyles. Homework is set half termly and students get two weeks to complete it.
Year 9
In Year 9 students begin a year long project exploring Art Movements, topics covered are African Art, Gothic Art, Renaissance Art, Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, Street Art & Modernism. These are skills-based projects that refine skills learned in Year 7 and 8 embedding the core art skills needed through Art and Design at all levels. Homework is set once within each topic and students get two weeks to complete it.
GCSE Fine Art
Learners will be introduced to a variety of experiences; exploring a range of two dimensional and three-dimensional media, techniques and processes, including both traditional and contemporary themes and approaches. Students create a portfolio of work for Component one at the beginning of the Autumn term in Year 10 until the end of the Autumn term in Year 11. The current projects are Natural Forms and Food & Drink. Component two is a project sent from the exam board. Students will study this from the beginning of the Spring term in Year 11 until their final exam in the Summer term.
Art packs are offered at a cost that include essential equipment to extend learning outside of the classroom. Students are expected to complete sketchbook/preparatory studies, which cover the assessment objectives, as well as completing folder work to develop ideas towards a final outcome.
Weekly homework assignments are a key component of the program. These tasks will involve completing sketchbook studies, preparing ideas for final outcomes, and developing work to improve technical skills and conceptual understanding.
This course offers a solid foundation for students to express their creativity, refine their technical skills, and prepare for their final exams in art.