Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

If you have an interest in, enthusiasm for, and enjoyment of Art, Photography and Three-Dimensional Design then studying for an A level in Art, Craft and Design will allow you to explore and develop your interests in a wide range of disciplines across the visual arts, crafts and design, and give you the experience of working with a broad range of media. This is a broad-based course that provides flexibility in content and approach. Possible areas of study include Fine Art, Three-Dimensional Design, Printmaking and Photography. All disciplines are co-taught within the same lessons and you have the opportunity to work across more than one discipline or to specialise in just one. It is up to you how you would like to approach this subject and what ideas you would like to explore. The first term will be a series of skills-based workshops and challenges across all disciplines to help you learn, develop and refine your skills and help you decide what kind of artist you want to be. The unendorsed Art, Craft and Design A Level is designed to enable you to learn through discovery and exploration what kind of artist you are. You will have opportunities to engage in all forms of art mediums and techniques as you develop your style and interests. Possible areas of study include Painting and Drawing, Mixed Media, Printmaking and Photography. Every student is unique and the course provides potential for each of you to follow an independent project and content. The Art A level gives you the fantastic opportunity to go on to study in many creative fields, such as Fashion and Textiles, Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Illustration, game design, Three-Dimensional Design, Curation and Architecture, as well as fields such as Art Therapy. This A level also complements other subjects to allow you to build self-motivation, problem-solving, commitment and initiative to become an independent, well-rounded individual.