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Lealands High School

Lealands High School

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Art & Design

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Why choose this subject? 

If you are considering continuing to study Art and Design at GCSE level in Year 10.
If you are passionate about drawing and creating work in a range of styles and materials.
If you are prepared to explore different ways of working that may challenge you.

Course content

You will complete a foundation course, gaining knowledge and skills across all the formal elements of art. These are the building blocks of creative work and include: colour, line, tone, composition etc. 
You will analyse artwork and gain an understanding of how artists and designers use visual language and formal elements effectively. 
You will complete practical and written work and use a range of materials and techniques, which will include: drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics.

Possible careers

Fashion design • Graphic design • Theatre designer • Animator • Video game designer • Illustrator • Museum curator • Photographer • Architecture • Product design • Textiles design • Ceramics • Advertising • Publishing • Interior design • Fashion and media journalism • Hair and make-up design • Retail design • Exhibition design • Jewellery design • Artist • Visual media • Teaching

If you have any questions about Art & Design, please contact Ms Reason, Director of Art.