Enabling young people to be creative, expressive and reflective whilst exploring life through Art
Art is an important subject at Reach because it promotes the following characteristics:
- 1. Creativity.
- 2. Improved Academic Performance. The arts don’t just develop a child’s creativity—the skills they learn because of them spill over into academic achievement.
- 3. Confidence. While mastering a subject certainly builds a student’s confidence, there is something special about participating in the arts. As they improve and see their own progress, their self-confidence will continue to grow.
- 4. Decision Making. The arts strengthen problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- 5. Perseverance.
- 6. Focus. As you persevere through painting or singing or modelling a piece of clay, focus is imperative. Focus is vital for studying and learning in class as well as doing a job later in life.
In years 10 and 11 we follow Edexcel GCSE Art and Design. The two components we study for are:
- Coursework (60%)
- Externally set assignment under examination conditions (40%)
The students study a wide range of themes, mediums and artists in order to maximise their learning and skill development.
Long-term-unit-plan-ArtArt allows young people to be experimental, creative and independent