Art

Course summary

A Level Art encourages self-expression and creativity. The Art, Craft and Design course explores art in all its forms, developing skills and approaches in painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, sculpture, mixed media and print. It is the perfect course for those who thrive in a creative and independent environment. Throughout Year 12, you will complete a range of workshop based tasks including drawing, painting, oil pastel, ink, clay, mixed media, digital, and photography. Your coursework should include contextual research, supporting studies and work showing the development of your ideas, leading to a number of outcomes. You direct your learning and outcomes and choose to complete your outcomes to suit your strengths and preferences. In Year 13, you will build on your strengths and successes from Year 12 to help you to develop your personal project. The personal project allows you to fully explore your creative potential through a rigorous exploration of interdisciplinary approaches to your work. Throughout this period, you will explore themes, ideas, or issues that are of significance and personal to you. You will be expected to complete a minimum of 3 outcomes over your A Level studies.