ART
Aims The Art course aims to equip students with the ability to develop an independent and informed body of personal work, drawing on individuals’ interests, strengths and passions.
Skills A range of transferable creative skills are formally taught through a foundation period. This aims to develop students’ confidence, knowledge and understanding of approaches to conceiving and developing coherent and creative work.
Content During a foundation phase, students will experience a broad range of disciplines such as drawing, painting, sculpture and printmaking, digital imaging, photography, ceramics and a full range of mixed media. Beyond this period, the content is determined by the nature of the individual students’ work. For example, some students may focus on digital process, while others might prefer a broader or more traditional, fine art approach.
Enrichment The Portfolio releases students to pursue their creativity in a supportive, flexible and ambitious creative environment. Contact with a wide range of specialists provides a rich, creative workplace. It is intended that the approach to the creation of independent, accomplished, informed work is ideal preparation for students who decide to pursue their interests through the IB Visual Arts Course.
Examples of work produced in the Middle School can be seen here: www. sevenoaksschoolart. org
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