Course information
Art and Design (Fine Art)
Harris Academy Purley - Croydon
02086811141
Kendra Hall Road, South Croydon, CR2 6DT
Course summary

The Art, Craft & Design curriculum at Harris Academy Purley is stimulating and vibrant. We aim to encourage creativity and imagination. The creative process is a balance of thinking and acting creatively, it involves taking risks in order to progress and produce original outcomes. The Art & Design department celebrates the individuality of each student, whilst taking their studies further into A-Level. Our curriculum has been designed to cater to all abilities and aptitude for this subject and to guide our students to outperform their initial capacity. A range of techniques, processes and methods using traditional media will prepare our students to demonstrate creativity and confidently develop skill sets to create a body of work drawn from their experiences and surroundings. Our aim is to prepare students for entering the Art & Design industry.

Entry requirements

English Lang - 5 Relevant Subject - At least a grade 6 at GCSE Must bring a portfolio to course discussion meeting. A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects.

How you'll be assessed

AO1 - Develop their ideas through investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and cultural understanding. AO2 - Refine their ideas through experimenting and selecting appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes. AO3 - Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to their intentions in visual and/or other forms. AO4 - Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating analytical and critical understanding, realising intentions and, where appropriate, making connections between visual, written, oral or other elements.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityCroydon
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressKendra Hall Road, South Croydon, CR2 6DT