Students will learn the fundamentals of the subject and develop skills valued by Higher Education (HE) and employers, including critical analysis, independent thinking and research. The aims and objectives of the A Level in Art and Design are to enable students to develop: intellectual, imaginative, creative and intuitive capabilities. investigative, analytical, experimental, practical, technical and expressive skills, aesthetic understanding and critical judgement. independence of mind in developing, refining and communicating their own ideas, their own intentions and their own personal outcomes. an interest in, enthusiasm for and enjoyment of art, craft and design. their experience of working with a broad range of media an understanding of the interrelationships between art, craft and design processes and an awareness of the contexts in which they operate knowledge and experience of real-world contexts and, where appropriate, links to the creative industries. knowledge and understanding of art, craft, design and media and technologies in contemporary and past societies and cultures. an awareness of different roles, functions, audiences and consumers of art, craft and design.