Art

The Art Department is equipped with a state of the art Digital Arts Suite consisting of 11 iMac Computers. These computers are to be used for the development of digital arts though out the Department. Students in Year 8, 9 and 10 will complete a unit of work in the digital art suite. They will get the opportunity to explore the latest software available and develop their skills in this area. The Year 8 students will complete Podcasts where they get the opportunity to showcase their knowledge in the use of Photo Booth, Comic Life, I Can Animate and Garageband. Year 9 students will explore the world of Digital Photography and Animation, creating digital Art Work and Claymation Animations. Year 10 students have the opportunity to develop their portraiture project through the use of Photoshop creating Digital Art Work, enhancing their personal capabilities and creativity. The Year 10 students will receive formal accreditation from AQA on successful completion of the unit of work, gaining an entry level qualification in Art and Design. The introduction of this suite has opened up a whole new world of exciting opportunities for all students as well as enhancing performance at GCSE and A’ Level.