During KS4 and KS5, students undertake a GCSE or A Level in Fine Art, specialising mainly in painting and drawing. Students are taught skills to an extremely high standard, producing paintings and drawings of excellent quality and imagination, which are often on display around our school to celebrate achievement and provide inspiration to other students. Students work in a studio – like environment, supporting each other, discussing ideas and working closely with their teachers in order to continuously improve their work. Alongside skills, students also gain the ability to project manage and to work independently. Students feel their ideas are valued as they can control their own learning, choosing themes that are important to them building pride in their own work and self esteem.