Art & Design

Course Description

The Art & Design course provides a platform for students to nurture their creativity and self-expression, fostering imagination and the development of transferable skills. Through exploration and pushing boundaries, students become reflective, critical, and decisive thinkers, learning to articulate personal responses to their experiences.

Course Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

• Cultivate students' identity as artists, fostering independence and reflection in their artistic pursuits.
• Develop the skills necessary to express creative ideas and communicate visually.
• Understand the role of art and design in a creative, innovative, and interconnected world.

Course Outline

This course employs a diverse range of investigative, art-making, and reflective activities. These encompass various study areas, such as painting, printmaking, model making, or digital art. The curriculum can be adapted to the local context, utilising available resources.

Student Acquisitions

Upon completion of this course, students will:

• Develop creative skills that contribute to their future learning and personal growth.
• Cultivate their artistic identity and become increasingly independent in their artistic pursuits.
• Acquire the skills necessary to express creative ideas and communicate visually.
• Understand the role of art and design in a creative, innovative, and interconnected world.

Learning Methodologies

The course utilises a range of teaching methodologies, including investigative activities, hands-on art-making projects, and opportunities for reflection. Students are encouraged to explore their artistic potential, think critically, and develop their own artistic voice.

Assessment in this subject focuses on providing formative feedback to students. Teachers engage with students through discussions, observations, and assessments of their work. Feedback highlights areas for improvement and encourages students to reflect on and enhance their artistic performance.