Art

Course summary

Fine Art practice is defined as the need to explore an idea, convey an experience or respond to a theme or issue. The Art Course is designed to develop skills and practice in many areas of Art and Design. Creativity is a door to many exciting career opportunities, building skills such as problem solving, communication as well as developing the student’s own visual language. Students will develop a portfolio of work that they can show to prospective employers or use to secure a place in higher education. Students will develop a sketch book of work experimenting with a wide range of materials and processes. They will refine their drawing and painting skills and use photography to develop their ideas. Students will look at historical and contemporary Art sources to underpin their knowledge and understanding. All work will be appropriate to students' personal intentions and allow them to take ownership and really explore, in depth, themes that they connect with. These may include, mark-making, collage, assemblage, construction, textiles as well as digital working methods.