The two year course begins with a series of workshops, simultaneously turning much of what they have understood art to be on its head and also securing and developing knowledge and skills gained in GCSE. A-level art is not for the faint hearted, to do well students require a lot of commitment and they need to be driven and open to exploring new ways of looking and making. After the workshops, students then begin their personal investigation. This is a practical investigation supported by written material. Students are required to conduct a practical investigation into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by written material. The focus of the investigation is identified independently by the student and must lead to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. In year 2 stud