Shell Guide 2021/22

ART AND DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

In the Shells no previous artistic experience is required! You will have lessons in both Design and Art. Design is the balance between Art and Engineering; it asks pupils to use a human centred approach to develop products to suit their needs. In the Shell year, you will work on a number of projects, from Jewellery through to Industrial Design. You will design products, make them, work collaboratively, enhance your skills and be ready to take on the bespoke Entrepreneurial courses of the Fourth Form. For Art, the year is again split into two different sections, Art and Ceramics. In Ceramics, you learn to use the potter’s wheel to create hand- built pots and other 3-dimensional forms. In Art, you explore techniques such as etching, painting, drawing, lino printing and inks. All skills taught will lay the foundation for the Art Pathway or Ceramics GCSE course. Pupils are able to display masterpieces in the wonderful North Wall Gallery.