Art and Design

Course summary

The Art and Design Department is a lively and friendly teaching and learning environment, where individual ideas, experimentation and risk-taking are encouraged. This course is designed to build on your existing skills and enthusiasm. We will help you acquire new skills, broaden your knowledge and gain the confidence you need to achieve your full potential in this rich and exciting subject area. Art enhances fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem solving skills, lateral thinking, complex analysis and critical thinking. No matter what career you choose, those who can arrange, present and display material in a way that is aesthetically pleasing have an advantage. Art makes us look at things anew, appreciate beauty, embrace diversity, it broadens our cultural horizons and develops our personal resources.