Art

Art is an exciting and enriching subject and, in the Art Department at Christleton, our students are challenged by a wide range of creative experiences. Learning in Art develops visual intelligence, two and three dimensional thought and skills in independent learning. We are very pleased to offer opportunities in accelerated learning to students who are ready to meet the challenges of external examinations ahead of traditional expectations.

In Years 7-9 students at Christleton have 2 hours of Art & Design per fortnight and study key themes including colour, architecture, the Renaissance period, portraiture and cultural art and craft. Both effort and attainment are carefully rewarded, not least in sketchbook competitions and regular ‘best in class’ homework awards for both boys and girls.

In Years 10 & 11 students have 5 hours of Art per fortnight in order to complete courses in either Fine Art or Three-Dimensional Studies.

Then, in the 6th Form, 9 hours per fortnight are dedicated to this subject which includes personal gallery visits, exhibitions created and hosted by students and the opportunity to join the County’s Italian Art Tour. We extend a very warm welcome to students who join us in the 6th Form.

Our chosen examination board at all levels is the AQA and at GCSE and A Level, assessment in Art focuses on four areas. These are developing ideas, experimentation, recording in a variety of visual forms including drawing, painting and sculpture and, finally, responding personally to a topic, theme or idea. From Christleton, many students continue with Art in its various forms including Art Foundation and degrees in Fine Art, Fashion and Architecture. We are proud of the artistic progress made by of all of our students whether in or beyond school!