Art
The Art Department has enjoyed considerable success over the past few years
raising standards and achievement in the GCSE Examinations. In the 2004
Examination Series 88% of candidates attained an A-C pass and our recent results
still retained an impressive pass rate. In addition, the department has
introduced a vocational course in art and design (Applied Art) to compliment the
existing single award specification.
In September 2005, we began our first AS course in Art & Design and the
department aims to build on its success and offer a diverse and interesting
level of study for Post 16 students.
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In Year 7, students follow a comprehensive study into the elements of art to
improve their basic drawing skills. The schemes of work on offer at Year 8
reinforce both technical process and ability. In Year 9, students begin to
develop their own personal style and response before they decide upon their
option for GCSE.
Art is a popular choice at Cromwell Community College and the subject is
supported by three full time and one part time art teacher. Additional provision
is offered by a specialist art technician, administration staff and learning
support unit. The department has two classrooms, a dedicated Post 16 teaching
area and extensive storage areas. 3D studies enjoy the facility of a kiln and
pottery wheel. In 2006, an adjacent classroom will be opened within the art &
design block that has been extensively refurbished for ICT.
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We arrange visits each year to the
National Gallery,
Tate Gallery and
Royal Academy
Exhibitions for Year 10, 11 & 12 students. We invite artists and designers to
visit the school and contribute to the programme of study on offer in the GCSE
and GCE courses. The aim of the department is to increase these opportunities
further and increase the equipment, resources and materials available to art
students. Our vision is to encourage an enthusiastic and creative environment
where all students can develop their own personal style and imaginative
response.
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