Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

One of the first skills we learn as a child is to draw. This is because creativity is part of being human. Studying art isn’t just about getting better at any one skill, like drawing or painting, it is about learning to communicate your ideas. It is about seeing what other people miss and making connections between things. A good art student can think laterally, can problem solve and really notices the world around them. At Bilborough Art Department, your teachers and technicians are all Fine Art graduates and practicing artists. We are highly skilled with excellent subject knowledge and are passionate about sharing our love for art with young people. All our students’ work here is described as Fine Art (the kind of art you would find in a gallery), because it allows them to make work using whatever materials they like, about whatever subject matter they like. We think it gives them the greatest creative freedom. Fine Art methods include: painting, drawing, graphics tablet design, sculpture, mixed-media, screenprinting, film & video, photography, installation work, textiles, stencil work and spray paint, digital art, collage, collograph, mono-print, lino & wood cut, Photoshop editing, fabric work, sewing, batik, casting, assemblage etc. So, even though we don’t run separate Graphics, Fashion or Textiles courses, many of our students make their art using those skills, and progress on to degree courses in those areas. We’ll support you in developing your own personal artistic territory. A genuine interest in visual arts and some familiarity with contemporary art is essential and you should visit galleries regularly.