Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

Students considering Art A Level are encouraged to develop a curiosity about the visual world; to explore a wide range of artists, designers, media and techniques, including photographic darkroom techniques and to become independent, creative learners. Personality and individuality are highly valued and students and staff work closely together to create challenging, exciting and thought-provoking work. Sixth Form Art students are based in the Sprakes’ Studio – a self-contained studio space exclusively for our A Level students. Our courses are commended by AQA for being highly structured, yet allowing for individual creative development and personal expression. Yearly practical workshops with artists are part of the course and we have had recognised artists such as Ian Murphy, Michael Brennand-Wood and Jeanette Barnes working with our students.