Fine Art

Fine Art stimulates creativity and imagination. It provides visual, tactile and sensory experiences and a unique way of understanding and responding to the world.  Students use colour, form, texture, pattern and different materials and processes to communicate what they see, feel and think.

At Farlington, we study a variety of different units each year.  Projects begin with observational drawing and also make connections with artists and other cultures.  Units are discussed and planned at the beginning of each term and therefore those outlined here are provisional.

With GCSE in mind, we are particularly concerned to develop a personal and independent approach. There is increased use of sketchbooks with related homework; greater awareness of art history and other cultures, and an increasing emphasis on evaluating and developing work.  At this level, students are putting more thought and time into their artwork and so projects are now extended to one term.  You will have five lessons over a fortnight.