Year 9 is crucial in that it is for some, the last year that they will study Art at school. It is the last chance to show students what Art has to offer and encourage them to choose it as an option for the following two years. In some respects it is the most challenging, as students can become disengaged if they feel they are not continuing with Art the following year. I welcome this challenge as an opportunity to design interesting, engaging schemes that hold student's interest. Below are examples of work produced by students in the various schools I have worked at.