Vision

Our vision ‘Life in all its fullness’ is taken from the book of John and these words were spoken by Jesus.  At St Aidan's, every pupil is valued and has a rightful place within our community.  We recognise that every individual is unique and has different skills, talents and abilities.  We are committed to ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive in their own distinctive way.  Our aim is to ensure that all members of our school community achieve their full God given potential academically, socially, personally and spiritually.  This is what Jesus wanted: for us to live life to the full. 

Art

Curriculum Overview - Art

Art Vision

The Art department believes that Art is a vital and integral part of every pupil’s education. It provides them with opportunities to develop a range of skills in which they can share and express their individual creativity, whilst learning about and making links with a wide spectrum of different types of Art in our society.  

Art contributes to children’s personal development in creativity, independence, confidence, judgement, and self-reflection. Moreover, it enables pupils to develop a natural sense of wonder and curiosity about the world around them and therefore links strongly to our school core values “A life in all its fullness” John 10:10.  

 There is a focus in developing proficiency in drawing, painting, understanding the formal elements, all with the overall aim of developing a rigorous understanding, critical awareness and inspiration of Art and Design. 

We believe that Art lessons should engage, inspire and challenge pupils, providing them with the ability to invent and create their own individual pieces of Art. Students will explore many different artists, cultures, materials and techniques, building their confidence and refining their skills in order to produce artwork that they are proud of. 

Use the link to read our Art intent for KS3 and KS4.

Art Curriculum Overview 

Use the links below to explore the art curriculum journey. 

Key Stage 4 Courses

 KS4 pupils are offered GCSE Art, Craft and Design AQA and GCSE Photography AQA.  

GCSE Art, Craft and Design - AQA

GCSE Photography - AQA