Art and Design (3d Studies)

Course summary

This is a visual arts A-level course that will enable you to study 2D disciplines including drawing, painting, printmaking, and digital arts. You will also study ceramics techniques as part of the development of project work. The course will give you the chance to explore the many different aspects of Art, Craft, and Design practice and its underlying theory. You will explore the work of practitioners to inform your work and learn analytical skills. You will be able to specialize in particular disciplines in the second year. 2D visual language through investigating drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, and computer-based imaging. 3D visual language through investigating a wide variety of materials and processes. The exam unit challenges you to resolve an externally set project in the second year. You will have the opportunity to specialize 2 in particular disciplines in the second year. For each component, you will be taught technical skills and a variety of creative developmental approaches, but the emphasis is on you – you are encouraged to explore for yourself, make your own discoveries, and develop your own patterns of working in consultation with your teachers. You will produce a variety of work and use a sketchbook to research and analyze your ideas. You will have studio bases in the art studio and ceramics studio, workshops for wood, and metal, and specialist art and design resources including computer, printmaking, and stone carving facilities. Teaching staff and technicians who have a wide range of experience and qualifications within the arts will support your work. A wealth of reference material and other resource sites can be found in the College library, the subject VLE site, and other resource sites. Many projects will be backed up with visits to museums and galleries, as well as professional studio/workshop visits.