Art

4 art rooms

2 sixth form art studios

Art shop

Art office with computer

2 storage areas

Camera, video recorder, 4 digital cameras, dark room

Photographic silkscreen facilities

Slides, videos, postcards, books

Photocopier

Ceramic storage and kiln area, pottery wheels

2 computers in each art room installed with art programmes

Internet connection in each art room

Projector/slide viewer

Television and video recorder in each art room

Batik facilities

Etching press

Sewing machines

A range of 2 and 3 dimensional media for drawing and painting, printing, 3D work, graphic design, photography and textiles.

Students are encouraged to practise their research skills, using the facilities in the school Resources Centre.

The use of resources outside school

The department maintains a link with the library at the University of Huddersfield. An induction visit is organised for sixth form students each year. Students are encouraged to use this facility when undertaking research on projects.

Student visits to galleries, museums and exhibitions are arranged annually. The department is keen to introduce students to practising artists, designers and craftspeople. In July 2002, the internationally renowned painter, Tom Wood, lectured all year groups.

Sixth form, AVCE students have successfully completed work experience placements in art, craft or design placements as part of their course.