Students respond to and develop their own personal investigation, exploring themes and ideas that are pertinent to their own aims. Students are required to work in many areas of fine art including drawing, painting, mixed media, ceramics, photography and moving image, sculpture and printmaking. Students will also learn to complete written justification for the development of their ideas, based upon artists studied, as well as analysis of their creative work. Initially, students will produce a portfolio of work focusing on the development of understanding and art skills, using an appropriate range of materials, processes and techniques. The portfolio will contain a collection of work or projects based on an idea, concept, theme or issue. This should demonstrate the ability to sustain work from a starting point to a realisation, and include evidence of research, the development of ideas and meaningful links to critical/contextual studies. The course covers a wide range of subjects, movements and processes. Pupils select and develop their own skill set to support and enhance their personal interests and project development. Pupils regularly work across: Fine Art and Printmaking, Textiles, Sculpture, Graphic Design, Photography and developing their knowledge of Art History.