All A level Art courses introduce you to a wide range of media and processes. These will always include drawing, but can also include a range of other techniques and processes, for example: painting, printmaking, collage, photography, digital work, mixed media, and sculpture. The area you spend most time on will depend on the direction and focus of your chosen specialism. Reading about Art & Design in books as well as on the web and in magazines is an important part of the contextual studies which underpin the development of your practical skills. The project work you do requires you to explore the influences which inspired your chosen topic, and you will need to explain how your own work has evolved over time. Artist research and visits to relevant exhibitions and galleries, are all part of reviewing, analysing, and developing your personal interpretations and directions in the creative work you do throughout the Art A level course.