Art

The visual arts encourage children to think creatively, make decisions, experiment and explore, and make discoveries of their own. These are adventurous processes, requiring a balance within the curriculum that safeguards the promotion of self-expression and builds the confidence in children to happily take risks. 

In teaching Art at Soundwell Academy, we emphasise the use of ICT; recognise close links with technology; including digital media; promote language skills through use of a specific art and design vocabulary; forge links with other subjects; stress the importance of drawing as a means to broaden visual experience and develop visual literacy.  

Learning is enhanced through shared experiences, perceptions, cultural backgrounds and working methods. Where pupils can work towards a range of qualifications. 

Design and Technology  

Design and Technology allows our pupils to be creative, imaginative, and inspired. Here at Soundwell Academy, we aim to deliver Design and Technology to our students in a way that develops their interests and facilitates their progression across the key stages and into higher education. We aim to challenge pupils’ creativity and problem-solving skills through a wide variety of projects that encourage independent and practical thinking and that use a range of different materials.