Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

Each student is given the opportunity to develop their skills in a variety of media and to increase their knowledge and understanding of Art History. The latter encourages students to relate theoretical knowledge to their own practical work. This is important when they are researching and carrying out their Personal Investigation (Component 1). Students will follow the Fine Art endorsement and will be encouraged to produce practical and critical/contextual work in one or more areas of study, such as drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, installation, printmaking, ceramics, moving image (video, film, animation) and photography. The course will explore the use of drawing for different purposes, using a variety of methods and media on a variety of scales.