Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

The Art course at Cranbrook School has a proven track record for producing outstanding Art, as well as a reputation for pupils securing places at the finest Art Colleges in England. The course has been thoughtfully designed to challenge students’ perceptions of Art in its broadest sense and to build their confidence as an Artist. Pupils are introduced to key practitioners, both historical and contemporary, in order to gain a classical understanding from which to create meaning. Stimuli for pupils’ artistic responses are gathered from independent research, which is integral to being a successful art student. All pupils receive a bespoke pathway that encourages them to take creative risks and there are no restrictions on what students can explore as a theme in their Personal Investigation. The aim is for students to respond in a highly personal way and to be secure in their understanding. Workshops and gallery visits support Pupil’s study of Art over the two years of the course.