Art and design embodies some of the highest forms of human creativity. Our curriculum is focused around the core knowledge of art and design and how art is embedded into all aspects and walks of life. Students will develop knowledge and understanding on how art and design both reflect and shape our history, current lives and contribute to the culture, creativity and wealth of our nation along with the wider world. Understanding the importance of learning about the work of others is key in moving forward and gaining skills in this subject. We challenge students to think, act and speak like those working in the field would. Students will become visually literate which will enable them to read interpret and find meaning in signs, symbols, codes and conventions, exploring and re-shaping them in their own work.

The overarching aim of studying Food, Preparation and nutrition is to engage and enthral students in a breadth of creative education, thus developing lifelong creative learners who, through guidance, will develop and become self-motivated and confident individuals, who can work both independently and as part of a team. Students will acquire knowledge about the importance of making healthy lifestyle choices based on nutritional knowledge. They will become confident at both selecting food with a scientific understanding of the ingredients and preparing food; which is an essential life skill. Studying food reflects on our present and future lives and promotes food provenance and sustainability throughout. Learners will become self-sufficient young adults with a contextual understanding of current diet related health issues within society. The subject also provides therapeutic benefits to the learners as the opportunity to design and create their own dishes can nurture their creativity and give them a sense of accomplishment.