In Creative Industries we develop functional skills to access further learning by:
Maths: We merge maths skills into the creative industries in a practical and meaningful way, linked directly to real life creative activities. This helps students see the purpose of maths and how to confidently use it in every day situations. We do this through tasks such as planning and budgeting for creative projects and understanding pay, wages and hours within the creative industries. Measuring, scaling, ratios and timings are used frequently within art, crafts, makeup and music. We gradually build students functional maths skills throughout creative industry lessons, allowing them to develop their numeracy at a pace that feels achievable. By embedding maths into creative tasks, students begin to recognise how it is used in every day life.
English: During creative industries, students are encouraged to share ideas, present their work and partake in class discussions that helps build their confidence in good communication skills. We allow students to improve their reading, writing and speaking skills at a pace that feels manageable. These tailored lessons allow a low- pressure environment where tasks are broken down to meet individual needs both academically and creatively. Students develop reading skills by exploring creative career paths, researching artists linked to their art projects and learning new skills. Writing tasks are woven into creative work. Developing and refining these skills enables students to thrive in everyday life, further education and within the creative industries as well as enabling them to plan, explain and reflect on their ideas whether it be arts, crafts, music or makeup.
Providing a wide range of opportunities to broaden students’ curiosity, strengths and resilience
We provide students with varied hands on opportunities inside and out of the classroom that encourage curiosity, confidence and resilience through a combination of creative projects and career focused learning. Students are supported to discover their existing strengths, recognise areas of growth and challenge themselves. Throughout this subject students will learn about the wide scope of creative career opportunities from local to global and everything in between. They are given the opportunity to create their own self set briefs within personal projects, craft making, working with mixed media and printing. We focus on experimentation with different materials and being able to refine our work over time. This process and these projects help students develop independence, resilience and problem-solve whilst learning that progress comes through exploring and perseverance. We have off site projects involving DJing, music production and IT technology. Students are regularly encouraged to step outside of their comfort zone and partake in these experiences to broaden their horizon and introduce new skill sets. During all of these activities and more, students are challenging their ability to adapt, learn and succeed.
Empowering students with the knowledge and skills to lead productive, healthy and safe futures
Creative industries help students develop skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive both in and beyond the classroom. We do this through practical projects in art, crafts, music, makeup and more. Students are encouraged to understand their own strengths, follow projects they are passionate about and develop their creative skills in areas they love. By using their artistic flare alongside the career focused knowledge, they learn to play to their strengths, build confidence and resilience in a way that feels meaningful and enjoyable. Overall they are given the tools to support them in making informed choices about their positive futures and giving back to society in a safe way that suits them and their chosen path.