Art and Design (Fine Art)

Course summary

This exciting, creatively diverse, and intellectually challenging course, over two years, enables students to. • Express their ideas and creative individuality in an imaginative and thoughtful way • Analyse their own work and that of other artists, evaluating this critically using appropriate subject terminology • Develop ideas using a variety of media; experimenting and investigating • Realise these ideas as informed, sustained artwork(s), through a personal, clear and relevant creative journey • Foster an interest in, enthusiasm for, and enjoyment of art, craft and design Lessons are supplemented by printed materials, I-board presentations, discussion, and the student’s individual work. One-to-one mentoring and tuition form a regular part of the routine. Regular use of a sketchbook is vital as an extension of the creative and learning process. Great importance is placed on each student developing their own individual style, helping to nurture their confidence in a range of working methods and media. Outside visits to major galleries are also made when possible. Public exhibitions are held each year. These are highly regarded within the local community and help evidence the subject’s high success rate, especially at the highest Grade levels. We also enter work for local art competitions, achieving a consistent level of success.