The Cheadle Academy

The Art Department aims to cultivate exceptional artists, designers, and photographers by providing a vibrant and supportive environment where students can explore their unique creative voices. Our curriculum offers a wide range of disciplines, including drawing, painting, photography, digital media, textiles, and 3D design. Students engage with creative practitioners and explore diverse cultural and historical examples, enhancing their understanding and appreciation of different artistic traditions.

 

 

 

 

 

Name

Position

Email

Miss S Knowles Subject Leader sknowles@thecheadleacademy.co.uk
Mrs L Coles Teacher of Art lcoles@thecheadleacademy.co.uk

 

 

 

 

 

The Art rooms are usually open at lunchtime and after school to support students working on their exam portfolios.

A Creative Club for KS3 students runs weekly.

The department often runs trips to galleries.

Artist in Residence 

 

 

OCR website for GCSE art & textiles exam information

https://ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/art-and-design-j170-j176-from-2016/

 

AQA website for GCSE photography exam information

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/art-and-design/gcse/art-and-design-8201-8206

Photopedagogy

https://www.photopedagogy.com/

Student Art Guide website.

https://www.theartstory.org/artists/

https://www.tate.org.uk/art/student-resource/exam-help

KS3

Art and Design Revision Quizzes

https://www.educationquizzes.com/ks3/art-and-design/

BBC Bitesize

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z6f3cdm 

The Cheadle Academy Instagram page where we celebrate our students work from all key stages

https://www.instagram.com/cheadleacademy/?hl=en