Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

If you enjoy working with images and particularly enjoy drawing, painting and three-dimensional work, then you should study Art. You will be given the widest possible opportunities to explore ideas, materials and processes. Critical awareness and historical knowledge provide a crucial basis for developing ideas. A series of illustrated talks are given during lessons and the department will also run trips to relevant galleries and museums. All Year 12 and 13 students are encouraged to develop their ability in drawing. Drawing is considered to be an essential discipline; sketchbooks are regularly reviewed. Students must also develop an understanding of the theory and history of art about their practical work. Individual tutorials are regularly given and each student will follow a programme of work based on his or her own particular interests and level of ability. Ambitious work is always encouraged, in terms of both the scope and the quality of the final works.