Subjects

Art

Enjoyment of the creative process is central to education at The Ryleys, and the subject is taught through projects that are designed to develop imaginative and personal responses - engaging young minds and fostering the ability to analyse critically and make confident judgements about the development of their own work.

Children are encouraged to explore materials and processes confidently, through creative investigation into the visual world. These might include the use of clay to produce 3D structures, textiles, print-making, graphic design, digital imaging and other aspects of visual arts. Drawing is fundamental to all areas of these and is taught through both traditional and experimental approaches.

Starting points are designed to teach techniques that develop skills and are supported by investigation into relevant aspects of art history, in addition to artefacts, crafts and traditions from other cultures. We aim to help children not just to 'look' but to 'see' by looking closely and analysing what is 'seen', rather than what we think an object or image looks like.

Exhibitions are staged regularly, with participation in art competitions featuring throughout the term. The children's continued success in the creative arts has meant that for several consecutive years The Ryleys pupils have been awarded prestigious Art Scholarships.

If you would like to find out more about art at The Ryleys, or to arrange to come and see us, call our school secretary on 01625 583 241.