At Kingsbridge Community College we are passionate about learning and ensuring that our learners thrive and grow amidst our beautiful surroundings here in South Devon. Art, Craft & Design plays a pivotal role in developing curiosity, creativity and self-expression alongside resilience, confidence and critical thinking skills. The Art curriculum is designed to provide breadth and depth, with the content planned to be varied and enjoyable. In Key Stage 3 students are introduced to 9 different threshold concepts that will help students develop a deeper understanding of art. In Year 9 students experience 3 projects. In the first project 'Creativity & Careers' students have experimented with drawing, photography and printmaking processes to produce work based on the theme of Autumn. In the second project, Year 9 students have explored stencil making and acrylic painting techniques based on the theme of 'Self Expression & Symbolism'. In the final Year 9 project, students will investigate the concept of 'Art Activism' using text and images to create work with personal, political or social messages. The artworks selected for this exhibition are experimental pieces from the student sketchbooks from the first and second projects.