Head of Art: Mr C Davies (c.davies@swr.gloucs.sch.uk)

Our intent:

The Art Department aims to provide a curriculum which:

• Enables all students to find success in Art. This could be through attainment, improved mental health or through the acquisition of life skills.
• Instils a passion and appreciation for the subject with all students, so that they can understand the value and benefits of Art.
• Develops an invaluable set of life skills which can be drawn upon in any scenario in the Art room and beyond. These skills include resilience, confidence, self-expression, patience and, most importantly,
• Progressively builds a range of artistic skills, knowledge and understanding throughout a student’s time at school.
• Introduces students to various Art styles from a diverse range of artists from different cultures and times.
• Creates an aspirational and ambitious culture for all students.

Extra-Curricular

Art Clubs at SWR focus on more ambitious work and skills which are also fun and engaging. Students sometimes will create personal work based upon a certain theme to take home. Students also have the opportunity to create larger collaborative mural work which will be displayed in SWR School and beyond.

The Art room has an open door policy during lunchtimes.