The course consists of two areas of study.

Expressive

You will:

• plan, research and develop creative expressive work in response to a theme or stimulus

• develop knowledge and understanding of artists’ working practices and the social, cultural and other influences affecting their work and practice

• respond to a theme or stimulus and produce 2D/3D analytical drawings, studies and investigative research

• use these to produce a single line of development and a final piece

• reflect on and evaluate your creative process and the visual qualities of your work.

Design

You will:

• plan, research and develop creative design work in response to a design brief

• develop knowledge and understanding of designers’ working practices and the social, cultural and other influences affecting their work and practice

• respond to a design brief and compile a variety of 2D/3D investigative material and market research

• use these to produce a single line of development and a design solution

• reflect on and evaluate your design process and the aesthetic and functional qualities of your work.