What will I learn?

This Art and Design course will teach you how to use research to explore and develop ideas, extend your drawing skills, and teach you how to develop a creative abstract process in your work. You'll be challenged to work out of your comfort zone, as you are introduced to new and exciting ways of working. The first term focuses on a broad range of skills, methods, and ways of working whilst term two will be driven by your art school application and developing your work through a personal project and lots of one-on-one teaching. Your third term will focus on the final project, your graded unit, which will challenge you to undertake a graded self-directed project.

Key subjects covered by the course include:  

• Observational drawing, developmental drawing and sketchbook work  
• Research skills and art in context  
• The design process including research, development, and production  
• 3D design construction including sculpture  
• 2D processes including printmaking, mixed media, painting, and illustration  
• Digital artwork  
• Self-directed project work  
• Portfolio presentation including digital presentation  
• Preparation for interview  
• UCAS applications.

Life drawing is an important additional element and may be offered by the college.