With no two lessons the same, you will have the opportunity to build a portfolio of work in purpose-built Art Studios whilst investigating techniques and theories through a variety of workshops, lectures, gallery visits and research projects. On completion of your course, you will also have the chance to display your work to hundreds of visitors in the annual Graduation Show.

 

6SACE AS/A level 3D Ceramics Art
6SAAH AS/A level Art History
6SAA AS/A level Fine Art
6SAGR AS/A level Graphics
6SAT AS/A level Textiles
6C2DA EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC Diploma - Art & Design
6C3DA EDEXCEL Level 3 BTEC Diploma - Art & Design
6C3EDA EDEXCEL Level 3 BTEC Diploma - Art & Design

 

 

 

6SACE         AS/A level 3D Ceramics Art

 A level 3D Ceramic Art offers the opportunity of developing your creative 3D Art skills further through clay and ceramic exploration.  If you enjoy; designing and making towards a 3D outcome, problem solving, working with 3D form and shape, experimenting and developing your work into 3D form this could be the right course for you.  The course is mostly practical but combines the teaching of design processes alongside relevant theory work. Click here to download PDF promo for Ceramic Art.

 

 

 6SAAH         AS/A level Art & Design - Art History

This is an exciting area of study which relates to Historical and Contemporary culture world wide.  The course is nationally recognised as an academically relevant course of study, combining well with Science, Technology and other Art and Humanity subjects.  Art History is studied through theoretical and practical class based work, allowing students personal and independent choice from a range of given stimuli such as Architecture, The Human Form, The Environment, and Conceptual Thinking.  The course develops Critical and Contextual thinking and is dependent on study visits to Museums, Art Galleries and Architectural landmarks.  Assessment is by written examination and the assessment of practical skills.  Candidates for this subject need not have studied Art and Design at GCSE, however, a confident level of attainment in English Language GCSE is required.
 
 

6SAA         AS/A level Art & Design - Fine Art

The key to this subject is the development of a personal portfolio of practical work.  This may be produced in any two dimensional medium including drawing, painting, mixed media and printmaking.  Emphasis is upon research, observation and the development towards a final piece of work.  Drawing skills will be fundamental to this process.  The course explores themes relevant to contemporary artists eg the environment, based on a visit to a local place of interest.  You will also be required to carry out research into an aspect of personal interest in the arts.  At the end of the course an exhibition of your work is assessed.
 
 

 

6SAGR         AS/A level Graphics

The aim of the course is to develop all skills of creative, investigative, practical and interrelationships within the graphic design industry. The topics will include typography, illustration, photography, advertising, packaging and some multi media skills which are essential for the industry.
 
 

 

6SAT         AS/A level Textiles

Textile design is a dynamic and exciting subject area that will appeal to students who are interested in fashion, textiles, costume and interiors.  This course enables you to develop your creativity in textiles and fashion allowing you to experiment with many different processes such as freehand machine embroidery and screen-printing, whilst building a portfolio of work that will enable you develop your skills as a designer.  All techniquies and skills are taught through practical demonstrations; therefore no experience of textiles at GCSE required.
 

 

6C2DA         EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC Diploma - Art & Design

This course is intended for people who wish to take an initial qualification and follow careers in art and design.  Please note this is not a beginners course in art and design and it is expected that students will already possess some skills in this area.  You will study a broad range of topics within art and design including:  Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Photography, Graphic Design, 3D Design and Art History.  Your work will be assessed through various assignments, case studies and coursework.  At the end of the course there will be a final major project to complete.
 
 

 

6C3DA         EDEXCEL Level 3 BTEC Diploma - Art & Design

The BTEC Level 3 Diploma is a qualification for people who wish to follow careers in Art and Design.  This qualification offers you a choice of routes into Higher Education and employment.  The BTEC Level 3 Diploma is the equivalent of 2 A Levels.
 
 

6C3EDA         EDEXCEL Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma - Art & Design

This course is for you if you have a focused interest in Art and Design and wish to pursue a career in this field.  It involves the study of a range of subjects including Painting, Sculpture, Printing, Graphic Design, 3D Design, Fashion/Textiles, Ceramics, Photography, Illustration and Professional Practices.  As the course progresses you will be encouraged to develop your work with increasing concentration on specialism’s appropriate to your own interests and intended career path.  The course is assessed by a range of methods which will include projects, assignments, case studies and coursework.  There will be a final major project at the end of the second year.