Art and design is an interesting and challenging course, which is intended to help students to respond to their own experiences, environment and culture.

Students will complete a variety of projects in which they are encouraged and expected to work with a range of materials and processes e.g. drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, construction, relief, collage and photography. As they progress, they will develop an understanding not only of the technical and practical requirements of the medium, but also a critical awareness of artists and designers, past and present, working with similar materials.

A strong emphasis is placed upon drawing skills, particularly from observation, as this underpins the whole of the art and design process.

Sketchbooks are a compulsory requirement of the course, and regular sketchbook tasks are given which must be completed at home or in the student’s own time.