Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

This course builds on the knowledge, skills, and understanding established by the National Curriculum for Art and Design and is designed to contribute to the quality, breadth of choice, and coherence of national provision. It is designed to encourage learners to develop skills, creativity, imagination, and independence based on personal experience, taught skills, and critical understanding. Learners show this through their responses to a range of stimuli. It provides an opportunity for learners to take a personal interest in why Art and Design matters and to be inspired and changed by studying a coherent, worthwhile course of study and gaining experience in the working practices of individuals, organizations, and creative and cultural industries.