The overall intent of the Art curriculum at The Albion Academy is to develop learners who think, create, and communicate as confident young artists. Our curriculum nurtures students’ understanding of the nature, processes, and methods of artmaking, enabling them to explore, question, and express ideas visually. We elicit, value, and build upon students’ prior experiences from home, culture, and community, helping them recognise that art is both personally meaningful and socially powerful.
Above all, we aim to build students’ belief that “art can be for me” and that students live our department Motto of “Positivity + Creativity = Great Artwork”.
The Key Stage 4 Fine Art curriculum is intended to inspire and equip students to think innovatively and develop a broader creative understanding. Each term students will focus on a different project that enables them to develop a wide range of core skills within the subject, as well as encouraging them to produce creative outcomes that fulfil all assessment criteria.
The curriculum is designed to engage and challenge students, enabling all students to achieve regardless of ability and equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment and create their own works of art, craft, and design. By exploring a range of artists and techniques, students develop a broad understanding of the subject, allowing them to make imaginative decisions on their own pieces of work.
As students progress throughout their GCSE course, they will be able to think critically and develop a more rigorous understanding of art and design. They will understand how art and design contributes to the culture and creativity of the world around them.
It is a strong foundation for further progression to Art and Design related courses such as A-level Art and Design as well as enhanced vocational and career pathways.
Examples of careers in Art and Design are:
Freelance artist
Graphic illustration
Set design
Costume design
Textile designer
Interior designer
Art historian
Architect
Ceramicist
Animation
Photographer
The Photography curriculum at The Albion Academy is designed to inspire and equip students to think innovatively and develop a creative understanding. Each project is designed to ensure our students see themselves, feel represented and are introduced to a world beyond their immediate experience. The curriculum is designed to engage, inspire, and challenge students, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to experiment and create their own works of art, craft, design and photography; enabling all students to achieve regardless of ability
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