The Creative Industries are the fastest growing area of the economy and are vital to economic success. Studying Art, Craft and Design creates a pathway to a career in a creative industries-related field, and encourages students to value materials, aesthetics and craftsmanship.

Art helps students to develop key transferrable skills such as creativity, innovation, higher level thinking skills and problem solving. It encourages students to find alternative approaches and take risks within their work. It also develops in depth knowledge of Art and Design through research and practical activities, intellectual capabilities and independent approaches to learning. In Contemporary Crafts at KS4, students learn practical skills in the areas of Textiles and Ceramics, researching local craftspeople and craft industries. Students learn transferrable skills through designing, producing, promoting and marketing their own craft items.