This is a broad-based course exploring practical, critical and contextual work through a range of 2D and/or 3D processes and media. Our Art, Craft and Design A level gives you the skills and knowledge to create personal and imaginative work using a range of skills, processes and techniques. Drawing is an important part of any art course and we start with a project over two terms that will give you the confidence to record and explore abstract compositions, still life and portraiture using a range of traditional drawing media and materials. Later on you will be able to choose the direction and theme you want to take your work in for your first mini project, both contextually and through the choice of media including computer drawing software. You must include at least two areas of specialism within the Unit 1 coursework project; Fine Art, Graphic Design and Illustration, Photography or 3D. Your teachers will guide you with finding the right direction for your work and how to use your strengths and interests. During Year 12 you will be introduced to these specialist areas through a series of workshops in term three including painting, printing and dry point etching, clay and 3D, photography and darkroom processes, graphic design, computer software such as Illustrator and Photoshop, and illustration techniques. The course is structured to support the understanding of the four assessment objectives, whilst giving you the freedom to experiment with ideas in depth. You will be expected to use four hours of time out of lessons a week to develop work and complete projects to meet deadlines.