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.
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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