Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

There is a huge difference between someone who studies Art and someone who does Art. To compare it to a different skill like gardening, you have RHS specialists and someone who enjoys gardening. Studying Art will provide a similar level of expertise. In addition, there are soft skills which are developed and honed, such as precision, accuracy and patience, which could support a budding scientist for example. As such it complements many subjects such as Chemistry, Physics and Biology. These days universities will accept Art as one of three A Levels. However, why stop at three? Art as one of four is very feasible if the pupil has the right approach. In the 21st century, employers are looking for the soft skills to accompany paper qualifications. Art has never been more relevant.