Art and Technology

"If you create something, you must be something."
[Johann Wolfgang von Goethe]

The Art and Design department is please to have been awarded Artsmark Silver this year. This is due in part to the teaching staff, who have a broad variety of teaching specialism in drawing, painting, graphics, sculpture, print and textiles.

All staff deliver a broad curriculum of art activities in Key Stages 3 and 4 and units of work are often supported by learning about the work of artists and designers and also visits to local galleries or museums. Recent visits have included trips to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, the City Art Gallery, Chatsworth House and the University Museum. 

Student learning is supported by excellent ICT facilities in the department, these include digital photography, printers, interactive whiteboards and Apple Macs. Staff are also keen to promote learning by providing opportunities for students to work alongside visiting artists. In the recent past there have been artists in residence, specialising in sculpture, ceramics and textiles.

In addition, the department has partnership links with the Whitworth Art Gallery and The Manchester Museum and students are often invited to participate in art activities at these venues. We are currently developing links with other artists through the South Manchester Regeneration Partnership.

See below some of the fantastic work our students have produced:

• Year 10 BTEC Artwork, 2010         |         Year 10 BTEC Artwork, 2009

Also, click here to see our newsletter, which focuses on the arts!