Art
is required for...
architecture, graphic design, advertising, fashion, teaching, ceramics, media,
textiles, film making, illustration, sculpture, curating, computer gaming, website
design, photography, product design, publishing, animation, CAD, jewellery
making, art historian, millinery, theatre + stage making, exhibition + events, landscaping, interior
design
We believe that studying Art and Design is both rewarding
and exciting. At Holy Trinity our new
state of the art, well-equipped studios offer a safe and stimulating place
where pupils can develop their visual awareness and improve their artistic skills.
Our Vision
At Holy
Trinity we would like all of our pupils to become independent and confident
learners who leave their lessons with more than just technical skills. We aim to
create a positive artistic community which promotes both, a love of learning
and a real sense of belonging. We know that good teaching feels exciting
and realise that every opportunity should be taken to use the new resources and
technologies available to us. Most importantly we
believe that thorough planning combined with a contemporary philosophy, makes Art
both a popular and rewarding subject to study.
Achievement
Pupils learn exceptionally well and results
in Art are good. Art staff have rich subject knowledge and expect that all
pupils will do well. Very quickly, pupils learn how to select and
use a wide range of materials and techniques and show independence and
originality in doing so. We are proud of our pupils and exhibit their work widely. The very
nature of our subject supports students’ intellectual, emotional and social
development and as they begin to interpret their own ideas and observations they
make sense of the ever-changing world around them.
The Art curriculum
The expressive
nature of art and artistic ways of thinking complements the scientific,
mathematical and theoretical subjects well. At
Holy Trinity, pupils are given opportunities to work from observation, memory
and imagination and work in both two and three dimensions. Pupils develop a wide range of creative
skills and
learn to use visual language skilfully and adventurously. Project themes have included; High colour + photorealism; Cityscapes + street art
and Distortion + De stijl. From deep skill acquisition to expressive
illustration the nature of outcome is wide ranging. High
class teaching, good quality learning and exciting project planning means that
our Art studios are collaborative, dynamic and celebratory.
A focus upon a fine art syllabus means that work is explored in paint,
print, photography and sculpture and as pupils move through each key stage, work
becomes more demanding, developed and detailed. At the end of Year 13 many
pupils go on to higher education in Art and Design, including Foundation
courses in college and Bachelor of Arts degrees at university. Past pupils have
accepted places at Manchester School of Art, Reading University and Writtle
School of Design London. Essential then that we prepare pupils for each stage
of their art career. At Key stage 4 and Post 16, pupils study from the Oxford, Cambridge and RSA syllabus, both artistically rigorous and highly regarded
– See www.ocr .org.uk/
Extra-curricular
Lunchtime and after-school clubs are popular and extra studio hours for
older pupils means that the Art studios are busy and exciting places to be. We take pride in promoting links with the wider community
and often submit work for events and exhibitions. Art competitions are
regular and arty prizes are awarded during assembly: Themes such as Family
Portrait, You Matter and My Street have proved popular.
Homework in all years is expected and extended projects are offered to
the most able. Town trails offer opportunity to refine skills and use visual
language. Drawing out of doors in Shrewsbury for example, meant that pupil work
was appraised by the public. Understanding the work of other artists is encouraged
and visits to Birmingham, the Ikon and Tate Liverpool have taken place. We are always happy to welcome visitors. Please call the school to arrange a visit or email alison.limerick@taw.org.uk for further information.
‘Creativity enriches our lives, strengthens our confidence and produces social wellbeing’ Paula Rego