This course runs for two terms. It is designed for those Year 9 students who already have reasonable fundamental drawing and painting skills and want to extend these further. Compared to the Core programme this course offers a more advanced, varied, and in-depth Art-making experience. It will offer students at least two different Art disciplines, such as Painting and Printmaking, or Painting and Sculpture, all supported by appropriate drawing and research activities.  Emphasis is on developing and challenging the creative process and students are encouraged to generate a range of responses to visual problems.  The work of a variety of Artists is used to inspire students and help them develop their own personal approach.

Students taking this extension will not do Core Visual Art and will miss one of the other standard core Art programme options.