Art is an integral part of the education of students at JCoSS.  We are very proud of the breadth and depth of the artwork created here and we aim to produce independent, creative thinkers who can express themselves confidently in the visual arts.  From KS3 onwards, students work on thematic projects where they are introduced to a wide range of art practices and study the work of professional artists, both contemporary and historical.  Students gain insight into careers within the creative industries so they understand what options are available to them as professional artists.  We extend students’ learning with clubs, workshops, competitions and local and residential trips that are designed to consolidate what students learn in the classroom environment.

Students who choose Art in year 9 will gain an insight into what it is like to study Art at GCSE through an in-depth project that stretches and challenges them.  Extended home learning projects encourage students to explore and experiment with a range of creative practices outside of the classroom.  Those students who choose to study Art at Key Stage 4/5 will build upon the skills and techniques learnt throughout Key Stage 3, in order to develop and explore a personal line of enquiry related to set coursework and exam themes.  Our GCSE and A Level work is exhibited at school in July.  Many of our students go on to study visual art subjects at top universities.