Why study Art?

This is a highly challenging course. We expect students to think independently whilst developing core creative skills. The course is designed to encourage creativity, imagination and independence based on personal experience and critical understanding. These are the essential traits for the course: Curiosity: problem solving Risk taking: be brave Celebrating failure: non-precious attitude Self-motivation: responsibility Individuality: no robots

What does the course involve?

This is a broad course of study which combines and explores a range of Fine Art creative skills. You will use a variety of materials and processes to develop a personal response and individual outcomes. These will include drawing, painting, printmaking in 2D and surface manipulation, textiles, and material process in 3D. Students will work in areas such as: portraiture, environment, the human form, abstract and narrative. Content and context are important in all developments of work. A wide range of artists and art movements will be studied, including contemporary works.

Trips & additional activities

There are regular trips out to London galleries and relevant exhibitions throughout the year. There is a UK trip at the beginning of Year 13. Lectures and portfolio sessions with workshops are run in year 13.

How will I be assessed?

Component 1: Personal Investigation (60% of the final grade) • a portfolio of work in response to a brief or stimulus, devised and provided by the centre; • related study: an extended response of between 1000 and 3000 words.

Component 2: Externally Set Task (40% of the final grade) 12-week prep period and 15-hour exam.

Leading to a career or further courses in?

Textile Design, Fashion Design, Fashion Communication, Surface Design, Sculptor, Product Design, 3D Design, Interior Design, Fine Art, Art Historian, Graphic Design, Computer Game Design, Photography, Illustration, Animation.