Here, at the St John's Beaumont, the fundamental belief is that every student has some level of creative ability and it is therefore our aim to foster this creativity in as wide a manner as possible whilst also instilling a lasting interest in and appreciation of the History of the subject.

All the Art courses are structured n a manner which enables students to build on previous knowledge and allows them to complete work in their own time. Every student has the opportunity to exhibit in the Annual Art Exhibition which is held in the Summer Term.  The Art Clubs are always popular and students are encouraged to attend these evening activities in order to further their studies and complete additional work for their portfolios.

As the terms progress the student learns an increasing number of skills, both practical and theoretical, gaining confidence and competence using a varied range of "motif".  In addition to the normal school term the Department runs Holiday Courses during which students are offered the chance of working 'on location' or on specialised courses in the main Studio.

The school opened a Print Room extension to the department in January 2010.