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ART AND DESIGN
Members of Staff
Mrs Stephanie Newman (Principal Teacher)
Aims and Objectives
Art and design are part of all aspects of our lives: what we wear, where we live, work and play, the signs and symbols we look at in our daily lives, the films and videos we watch, the adverts and posters that entice us, and how the Internet is used to communicate.
The principal aim of the Art & Design Department is to foster confidence in pupils’ own abilities in all aspects of the course – Art and Design is for all, not just a talented few – and to prepare pupils to live in a world which increasingly relies on visual messages.
Looking, selecting, making and creating with materials will enhance pupils’ lives, not just when they are at school, but also in adult life. The skills they learn are transferable into a number of life situations. Individual expression is encouraged and better understanding of our interaction with society is promoted.
