Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

A qualification in Art and Design enables one to progress onto a university art course or a pre-degree foundation course in Art & Design; leading to a broad range of specialisms such as architecture, animation, game design, graphic design, printmaking, sculpture, product design, engineering design, interior, 3D, industrial, textile, fashion, theatre, transport, graphic, product and environmental design, photography, typography, computer graphics, illustration, art gallery/museum work, conservation of artworks and the history of art. This course will provide the student with an experience which will develop in them an ability to communicate ideas visually; a skill which is transferable to many occupations. It will allow the individual to control media and processes and develop a greater awareness of oneself, of the environment and culture. It offers a stimulating course of study both for students wishing to continue with Art & Design as a career, as well as those, whether Arts or Science, who want to use Art & Design as an additional subject for university entry. Many professions require the skilful use and safe handling of tools, if dexterity is part of a career plan, then Art and Design should be considered. Depending on the interests and strengths of the individual, and through discussion with the Subject Leader an art endorsement may be taken in either Fine Art, Textiles or Photography. The college has a designated post-16 art room, in which every A-level art student has their workspace. Students make good use of this space during their free study periods and benefit from having a creative environment in which they can work at any time. The Department is very well-supervised and has an open-door policy. After-hours pupils are always given lots of extra time and support, and the facilities are very well used during lunch breaks and after school.