Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

Pupils are encouraged to actively engage in the creative and practical process of making Art and Design, while developing their skills as effective, critical and independent thinkers. They will learn through practical experimentation and the development of techniques while documenting ideas in sketchbooks and a portfolio. Pupils are enabled to strengthen their cultural and critical understanding. The Art and Design GCSE assesses the candidates on their ability to record observations and ideas through visual forms such as drawing, painting, photography and film, printing and sculpture. Computers and cameras are used to support all research and recording. Drawing as observation is an important aspect of this course.