Art and Design

Course summary

Our A Level course is grounded in skill-based tasks linked to theoretical knowledge. In Art and Design, pupils focus on activities such as traditional drawing and making skills in two and three dimensions, perspective, tonal studies and other aspects of visual language including the use of computer programmes such as Photoshop and Illustrator. Pupils then move on to experiment with the formal elements of design to produce more personally-driven work. In the second year of the course all pupils embark on a major personal project for the duration of the Autumn Term. Recent major projects have involved the production of life-size full figure paintings, ceramic furniture, walk-in photographic installations and highly professional film poster designs alongside the more traditional formats. This thematic approach is further developed in the externally set assignment and once again pupils are encouraged to develop highly personal responses to the set theme.