Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

The A Level Art and Design course, which builds on what students have achieved at GCSE allows students opportunities to: • Generate and develop ideas Research primary and contextual sources • Record practical and written observations • Experiment with media, processes and techniques • Refine ideas towards producing resolved outcomes The course is followed through the broad-based title of FINE Art. Students will be able to explore and develop their ideas through a wide range of media including Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking, Ceramics, Photography, Filmmaking, and Digital Media. Students will be taught by subject specialist teachers and practising artists (at present Mr Beresford-Zahra, Ms Easton, Ms Gill and Mr Sanders). Students are encouraged to realise their creative potential within a highly stimulating, supportive, innovative and very well-resourced environment, including access to our Craft, Design and Technology workshop, fostering an independent approach to research, investigation, critical analysis and cultural awareness. The A-level course consists of two components, both teacher-assessed and externally moderated.