AS/A2 Art & Design

The main purpose of the Art & Design course is to develop your ability to appreciate the visual world and to respond in a personal and creative way.
During the first year we encourage you to:

• Question all preconceived notions of art and personal ability
• Trust your creative instincts
• Express your ideas and feelings through the controlled use of a broad range of materials and techniques;
• Investigate and relate to the evolutionary processes that are inherent in the development of all good artwork;
• Articulate issues relating to the work of other artists from a variety of cultures, past and present.

During the second year you will have the freedom to devise your own lines of enquiry and explore the subject matter, materials, scale and artists of your choice. Through one-to-one dialogue we seek to enable you to reach your full potential as an artist. It is hard work but fun!

ENTRY RECOMMENDATIONS:
Grade C or above in Art or a suitable portfolio.
ASSESSMENT:
In both the AS and A2 year assessment is based on practical coursework and externally set assignments.
PROGRESSION:
A high proportion of our students go on to study on Foundation courses at art colleges. They then go to study on a three-year degree course in specialist areas such as: fine art, graphic design, architecture, interior design, film, animation, textiles, fashion, furniture and many more.