Our Art Department is very successful, with a large percentage of our students progressing on to Art and Design related Foundation and Degree courses. Part of this success is due to our experienced department with staff who have specialisms in fine art, applied processes and illustration techniques including print and new media. Students will be introduced to a variety of experiences to enable them to explore a chosen theme in range of traditional and contemporary processes and techniques. They will explore the use of drawing for different purposes, using a variety of methods and media in varying scales, using sketchbooks and journals to underpin their work. Students will explore relevant sources relating to a range of art, craft and design, from the past and present, incorporating other cultures. Students’ responses to these examples must be shown through practical and critical activities that demonstrate their understanding of different styles, genres and traditions. The new two year A Level course in Art & Design allows for more indepth enquiry into a broad range of Fine Art and applied processes. Gallery and location work form an essential part of the course, and students are expected to complete some of this work in their own time. Most importantly, Art at A Level requires a considerable amount of time dedicated to personal development and exploration in addition to timetabled studio time.