Art and Design (Textiles)

Course summary

The main purpose of any course in art, craft and design is to develop your ability to appreciate the visual world, respond in a personal and creative way and perhaps even contribute for the benefit of everyone. The skills you will develop will be varied. Among them, you will develop a working knowledge of materials, practices and technology within art. You will develop the skills to interpret and convey your ideas and feelings using art, craft and design. You will develop your imaginative and creative powers and your experimental, analytical and documenting skills. You will also develop a specialist vocabulary and the knowledge and understanding of the place of art, craft and design in history and in contemporary society. A level Art is not an easy option and you should be prepared to work hard at developing your portfolio. You should have an understanding of the basic elements of art, colour, tone, form, pattern, line and texture. You should also have some understanding of the place of art, craft and design in the world, its history and purpose. Above all, you should have an interest in creating and understanding art and the determination to develop that interest.