The Art, Design and Technology curriculum at The Hinckley School provides Key Stage 3 students with a wide range of creative, exciting and stimulating opportunities to explore their interests within the Art and Design whilst also providing the potential to question, investigate and understand the world around them. Our specialist staff endeavour to support all students to develop their artistic ability, regardless of their entry level and starting point, rewarding their perseverance and resilience. It is important for all of our students to understand that we all encounter obstacles and challenges, and we support one and other in overcoming these throughout the creative process. Every student is encouraged to explore their creativity and flair, focusing on the formal elements and how they are embedded in all art, design and craft pieces. By expressing their ideas and views confidently through the language of visual art, students develop their understanding across art movements and cultures in the wider world. Throughout each project, students will complete tasks and activities that enable them to: RESEARCH, REFINE, RECORD AND REALISE Artistic achievement is celebrated in the school. In all project areas students will have opportunities to review and evaluate, learning through annotation and allowing for critical commentary and sharing of ideas related to their own work as well as against the work of others. As a Team, we understand the importance of careers education, to prepare our students for their future endeavours. Therefore, all of our subjects within the Department have been aligned to allow students to make connections between each specialism as well as potential careers within the sector.