Art (Fine Art) Course Content

This is a 2 year course.

This course is designed to encourage students to develop skills, creativity, imagination and independence based on personal experience, taught skills and critical understanding.

The first year will consist of a personal project that requires students to research a chosen theme and develop and explore skills and techniques. Drawing skills will be at the heart of the projects and developed to show ways of recording and communicating intentions, ideas and emotions. Traditional methods and digital techniques can be used to explore ideas and produce final work. A specialisation in particular materials, media or processes should be evident to show depth and personalisation of study.

Investigation into the work of artists, designers and cultures is used to inspire and influence students work. Gallery visits are an important part of contextual study, visits to galleries such as Tate Modern, The National Gallery and Ikon Gallery will bring art to life and give students first hand experiences.