Art and Design

Course summary

Would you like to have both intellectual and practical skills? Studying A Level Art will enable you to use and understand the properties of a wide range of tools, techniques and materials leading to maximum creativity. You will also learn how art and design has shaped our history, and contribute to the culture, creativity, and wealth of our nation. The Government Minister for the Creative Industries, Nigel Adams, said: ‘The creative industries encompass the best and brightest of UK businesses and these figures paint a vibrant picture of creativity and talent in our country today’ The UK Arts industries are extensive from advertising, marketing, architecture, product, graphic and fashion design. New government figures show the country’s successful creative industries contributed £111.7 billion to the UK, equivalent to £306 million every day. Why not join us and be part of the UK’s creative talent of the future. The main purpose of any course in Art and Design is to develop your ability to appreciate the visual world, respond in a personal and creative way and contribute for the benefit of everyone. You will develop a working knowledge of materials, practices and technology within art, as well as the skills to interpret and convey your ideas and feelings using art, craft and design, building on your imaginative and creative powers and experimental, analytical and documenting skills.