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title: "Art & Design"
url: "https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-3/art-design"
school: "Knutsford Academy"
---

# Art & Design

- KS3 Art and Design
- Art & Design Curriculum Maps

#### Art & Design is the study of the study of visual communication, creative expression, and problem-solving through a range of media and techniques.

At Knutsford Academy we aim to foster creativity, build confidence, and develop technical skills in both traditional and contemporary art forms.Students are introduced to a variety of techniques including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed media. Projects explore themes, artists, and creative processes. Emphasis is placed on experimentation and building confidence in visual literacy.

#### Assessment

 KS3 Art and Design Assessment  154 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KS3_A-D_Assessment_.pdf)

#### Enrichment

- Sewing Club
- Art Club
- Animation workshop
- Baking Club
- Fashion Show

#### Careers

- Fine Artist (Painter, Sculptor, Illustrator)

- Graphic Designer

- Animator / Motion Graphics Artist

- Concept Artist (Games, Film, Animation)

- Illustrator (Books, Editorial, Advertising)

- Photographer

- Printmaker

- Ceramicist / Potter

- Textile Designer

- Fashion Designer

- Jewellery Designer

- Furniture Designer

- Tattoo Artist

#### Contact

Mrs L Mason: lmn@knutsfordacademy.org.uk

### KS3 Art & Design Curriculum Maps

 Art & Design KS3 Curriculum Map  242 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KS3_Art_-_Design_Curriculum_Map.pdf)

 Food KS3 Curriculum Map  70 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/knutsford-academy/files/documents/KS3_F-N_Curriculum_Map.docx)

For more information on Art & Design at Knutsford follow them on instragram @ADT\_Knutsford.

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### Curriculum

- [Curriculum Statement](https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum)
- [Key Stage 3](https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-3)
    - [Art & Design](https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-3/art-design)
    - [English](https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-3/english)
    - [Humanities](https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-3/humanities)
    - [Languages](https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-3/languages)
    - [Mathematics & Computer Science](https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-3/mathematics)
    - [Performing Arts](https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-3/performing-arts)
    - [Science](https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-3/science)
    - [PE](https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-3/sports)
- [Key Stage 4](https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/key-stage-4)
- [Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form)](https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/sixth-form-curriculum)
- [Literacy](https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/reading-and-oracy)
- [Teaching and Learning](https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/teaching-and-learning)
- [Homework](https://www.knutsfordacademy.org.uk/curriculum/homework)

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