Units will comprise of a series of practical activities involving investigating, working out ideas and the production of finished pieces of work. Develop problem solving, critical thinking and imagination skills while creating a variety of art and design work.

Plan, develop and produce creative art and design work based on chosen themes.

Communicate thoughts and feelings on a variety of artists and designers work.

Expressive project including critical analysis

Produce observational drawings and studies and develop ideas for art work by experimenting with a range of materials and techniques. Analyse the work of artists by researching, discussing and communicating.

Design project including critical analysis

Plan, research and develop unique design ideas which demonstrate problem solving skills, working in 2d or 3d. Analyse the work of designers researching discussing and communicating.

An Art & Design course develops both intellectual and practical skills and is, therefore, beneficial for a wide range of careers, particularly: Fine Art (painting, sculpture, printmaking, conceptual art), Teaching, Architecture and Planning, Printing and Packaging, Product and Interior Design, Media and Advertising, Galleries and museum work, Photography and film, The Fashion Industry, Hairdressing and Beauty Care, Games design, computer generated imaging, Animation, Costume and Set design and Web design.