AS / A2 Art & Design
WHY
TAKE THIS COURSE?
The Fine Art course promotes an experimental approach, using a wide
range of media including painting, print, mixed media and digital imagery.
If you are keen to explore observational drawing you will be suited
to the course as it underpins all Fine Art practice and is seen as an
essential requirement for the course.
Developing your creative understanding can be useful in many fields
of learning as well as a range of careers. It is particularly appropriate
for advertising, architecture, industrial or product design, history
of art, teaching and work in the creative industries. After further
study at an Art school, Fine Art can lead to careers in design, textiles,
fashion or even as a practising Artist.
WHAT
WILL I STUDY?
Students engage in practical studio work, which is informed by relevant
contextual study, and are encouraged to further their artistic interests,
understanding and skills within a supportive environment. Students are
encouraged to explore and develop ideas as well as being introduced
to new techniques and processes. The AS and A2 courses comprise of two
units each - coursework units and an externally set assignment. All
of these units allow personal responses, and staff will encourage you
to work to your individual strengths.
HOW
WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Informal assessment takes place throughout an assignment and there is
a formal assessment at the end of each unit. At the end of the course
you will exhibit all your work. It will then be finally assessed and
externally moderated.
WHAT
SKILLS AND SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED?
You will need to have an interest in Art and Design and have at least
a grade C GCSE in an Art and Design subject or the equivalent. A prior
understanding of the basic elements of art, craft and design and commitment
to the subject are also major requirements for success. During the course
you will learn how to interpret and convey ideas, how to develop your
imagination and creativity and how to increase your analytical, experimental
and documentary skills. You investigate both representational and abstract
work informed by relevant contextual links.
WHAT
CAN I DO NEXT?
Students can progress directly onto Art and Design related degree courses
at University after they have completed their A levels. However there
are some Universities which prefer students to take an Art Foundation
course prior to starting a degree to broaden their experience.
PRIESTLEY
EXTRA
As well as research trips and gallery visits, we invite speakers from
universities and from industry to talk to you about career possibilities.
So if you enjoy being creative and you are hard working then AS and
A2 Art and Design is the course for you.