Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

Creative skills are vital to British industry. A-level Art and Design will enable you to develop your artistic ability across an exciting range of techniques, experimenting with effects and concepts. This course is hands-on, with the emphasis on creating imaginative individual work. Students will visit galleries and take part in Art workshops to extend specialist skills and knowledge. You will be well prepared for a future career in a creative industry ? Many students go on to further study leading to careers in graphic design, fashion, illustration, architecture, painting, sculpture and photography ? You will build a portfolio to use in university interviews ? You will have an opportunity to further develop your artistic skills ? Studying a practical subject can offer a contrast to more traditionally academic A-levels.