Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

At A-level, we offer an opportunity for students to embark on a comprehensive foundational course before making a choice between specialized paths in drawing, painting, or ceramics. This not only aids students in recognizing their areas of expertise but also proves valuable when applying for post-A level programmed that demand a diverse portfolio. These hands-on courses empower students to cultivate both their creative and intellectual abilities, fostering imaginative growth and opening doors to a wide range of future academic pursuits and career prospects in the field of Art and Design. Furthermore, it serves as a valuable complement to various other areas of study by instilling analytical thinking, creative problem-solving skills, and cultural awareness. Throughout the courses, students will explore relevant visual materials, artifacts, and resources within the realm of Fine Art, utilizing both traditional methods and digital techniques to produce their creative work. LENGTH OF COURSE & NUMBER OF LESSONS PER CYCLE: 2 year A Level, with 5 lessons per week WHICH SKILLS WILL YOU ACQUIRE? - Knowledge and understanding of contextual studies - Ability to work with a range of artistic processes and techniques - Ability to write analytically about artists work - Ability to develop personal investigations from a range of different sources - Ability to explore the limitations of processes and ideas through experimentation and testing WHICH CAREER PATHWAYS EXIST AFTER STUDYING THIS SUBJECT? - Set designer (film/theatre) - Architect - Interior designer - Artist - Teaching - Fashion industry - Illustrator - Games designer - Graphic designer WHICH SUBJECTS COMPLEMENT THIS COURSE? - English - History - DT - Film Studies - Media Studies - Music - Performing Arts