Course Overview

This course is ideal if you have a strong interest in art and design related areas and wish to study a broad-based course before specialising in a particular field.

The study of historical and contemporary artists, exploring ideas and visual communication form the basis of your study whatever your specialism. You will compile a portfolio of work to help provide access into higher education or employment. All students participate in exhibitions throughout the course, including an end of year exhibition. Students will also participate in visits to museums and galleries to inspire their practice.

Throughout the course you cover a broad range of skills and approaches to art that may include:

• Visual culture (art history and theory)
• Drawing
• Photography
• Painting
• Sculpture
• Installation
• Printmaking
• Textiles
• Graphic design
• Performance art

Progression Options

On successful completion, you could study a degree in subjects such as textiles, interior design, photography, architecture, game design, animation, illustration, graphic design, fine art, education, set design, media make-up, costume design or applied arts. Alternatively, you could find employment at junior level in areas such as display, the clothing and fashion industry, graphic design and community arts or events promotion.