Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

The course is based around the development of understanding and skills and communication of ideas. This allows students to use a range of media throughout the year. Students work to an open-ended question where they will explore a theme of their choice, finding their artists and sourcing observational stimuli independently. Students will explore both observational work as well as abstract concepts and must show clear evidence of an ability to thoroughly research and develop a theme. Students are also required to submit a written diary to support the practical work. There is also an externally set task, set by the exam board which offers a choice of 8 questions to be used as a starting point. Students have around 12 weeks to produce a project during which students will have 15 hours of supervised time during which they are required to produce a finished outcome, informed by their preparatory work. Students are also required to submit a written piece to support the practical work.