--- title: "Art" url: "https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/department-and-subjects/art" school: "Congleton High School" --- # Art The Art area is the creative hub of the school; its dedicated and talented staff provide a working environment that is both dynamic and relaxed, where students can be inspired by the exceptional work on display and have the freedom to explore and experiment with different techniques and processes. The department is a well-resourced area with facilities for working in Fine Art, Sculpture and Textiles and art is one of the most popular options with students at GCSE. Our excellent facilities include: - Three purpose built art rooms - A Sixth Form College studio - A kiln area - A wash area for silkscreen printing - ICT facilities for digital photography editing In Art and Design there are a wide range of opportunities for students to take part in activities beyond normal lesson time. For full details of extracurricular and enrichment activities in Art, please see our Parent/Carer and Student areas. ### **Key Stage 3 overview** Our intent is to develop an understanding of different material, techniques and processes. With the great aim of fostering a lifelong love of Art. Through a structured programme we look to grow high levels of artistic skills as well as the ability think creatively and develop students’ personal styles. Within this we encourage students to explore and analyse the work of other artist in the widest sense. You will find below an overview of our Art curriculum and presentations highlighting the many careers opened up by studying Art and Design. ### Art Curriculum and Related Careers Information KS3 Art Curriculum 755 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/congleton-high-school/files/documents/CHS_Curriculum_Map_KS3_Art.pdf) KS4 Art Curriculum 604 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/congleton-high-school/files/documents/CHS_Curriculum_Map_KS4_Art.pdf) KS5 Art Curriculum 709 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/congleton-high-school/files/documents/CHS_Curriculum_Map_KS5_Art.pdf) KS4 Photography Curriculum 789 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/congleton-high-school/files/documents/CHS_Curriculum_Map_KS4_Photography.pdf) Art Careers 1.97 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/congleton-high-school/files/documents/Art_and_Design.pdf) Graphics Careers 2.34 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/congleton-high-school/files/documents/Graphics(1).pdf) ### Curriculum - [Introduction](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum) - [Department and Subjects](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/department-and-subjects) - [Art](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/department-and-subjects/art) - [Computing and Enterprise](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/department-and-subjects/ict-and-economics) - [DT](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/department-and-subjects/dt) - [English and Media](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/department-and-subjects/english) - [Humanities](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/department-and-subjects/humanities) - [Mathematics](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/department-and-subjects/mathematics) - [MFL](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/department-and-subjects/mfl) - [Performing Arts](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/department-and-subjects/performing-arts) - [PE](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/department-and-subjects/pe) - [Personal Development and RSE](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/department-and-subjects/phse-and-rse) - [Science](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/department-and-subjects/science) - [Social Sciences (and Business and Law)](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/department-and-subjects/social-sciences-and-business-and-law) - [Target Setting and Assessment](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/target-setting-and-assessment) - [SMSC Guidance](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/smsc-guidance) - [British Values](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/smsc-guidance/british-values) - [Revision Support for Year 11](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/revision-support-yr11) - [Options](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/options) - [Our Learning Resource Centre](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/lrc) - [Careers and Higher Education](https://congletonhigh.com/curriculum/careers) [![](https://files.schudio.com/congleton-high-school/images/logo/Congleton-White-logo-school_(1).png)](https://tlptrust.com/) **Congleton High School** Box Lane Congleton, CW12 4NS Cheshire ### Useful links: - [Sports Centre Hire](https://congletonhigh.com/about-us/sports-centre) - [Newsletters](https://congletonhigh.com/about-us/newsletter-blog) - [History of CHS](https://congletonhigh.com/history-of-chs) - [Alumni](https://congletonhigh.com/our-alumni) ![](https://files.schudio.com/congleton-high-school/images/logo/TLP_logo_for_footer_(2).png) The Learning Partnership is a charitable company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. 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