Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

We follow the Eduqas course of study, with the majority of our entries in the Art, Craft and Design specialism. This allows for a range of experiences to be covered during the course from drawing and painting, textiles, printing, photography, sculpture, ceramics and graphics. In some cases, where a student wishes to specialise they may be entered for an endorsed course such as Textiles or Fine Art We intend to use the first term of study to explore techniques, develop skills, and investigate ideas and ways of interpreting the world around us. At the end of the first term, students will decide on the theme for their main coursework project. This is a practical unit of work supported by a written study which together makes up 60% of the total mark. The exam is 15 hours in duration and accounts for the remaining 40% of the marks Gallery visits are undertaken as part of the course with the opportunity to also benefit from the established practice of life drawing sessions. Working with practising artists has also been a key feature in past years, as are the links that we maintain with former students who are studying at university. These are encouraged to visit and give up-to-date information on their courses to current students.