Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

With the students’ interests and strengths at the heart of the A Level course, the focus is on the individual artist’s practice. Encouraged to explore a range of approaches and techniques, students are given the freedom to develop within a safe environment. Working in the studio, they are given their own dedicated, personal space for the entire course. Students are encouraged to work collaboratively with their peers and group critiques are a valuable part of the course. All students follow the Fine Art endorsement which allows for a broad range of approaches. This is an exciting and challenging course that promotes independent thinking. Experimentation is encouraged with students exploring through trial and error. Contextualising their practice, they develop their knowledge and understanding of Art history and the contemporary Art world. The department provides the opportunity to work in a wide variety of media including painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, installation, mixed media, textiles, and collage.