Study Fine Art and discover new ways to understand and respond to the world, through visual, tactile and sensory experiences. This course is full of opportunities to develop your skills by experimenting with a myriad of traditional and contemporary media. As you create, you will explore how Fine Art enables us to consider and reflect on our place in the world – as individuals and collectively. St Mary's is consistently ranked in the top 15% for value-added in the UK for Art, and in the top 10% for Photography. In 2021, the Department won a national Education Business Award, which recognises excellence in the visual arts. Enjoy creating in your own personal workspace in our Sixth Form Studio, part of our dedicated Art and Photography Centre @ No.47 Bateman Street, as you explore a broad range of 2D media, including painting, illustration, drawing and mixed media. You will have access to exceptional facilities including our kiln, printing presses, digital art suite, professional cameras and lenses, photographic darkroom, professional lighting studio and fine art room. Our enriched learning opportunities include: Portfolio and careers advice from Norwich University of the Arts Professional artists’ workshops – past examples include Mark Dutton, Fay Palkimas, Karin Eklund, Cat Goryn and Charlotte Wilkinson. In-school, regional and national competitions Visits to galleries, museums, workshops and studios, including the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts and the Fitzwilliam Museum. University of Cambridge events and lectures Community art initiatives such as Cows About Cambridge, Standing Tall and Jurassic Arcade. Leadership roles supporting workshops and clubs for younger pupils Clubs including Art Club, Art History Club, Photography and Digital Art Club Supported by dedicated teachers, you will benefit from exceptional facilities including our kiln, printing presses, digital art suite, professional cameras and lenses, photographic darkroom, professional lighting studio and fine art room.