At Abbey College we are able to offer individually tailored courses to maximise skills and abilities in a student centred way. The department is run by a professional practising artist who has exhibited both regionally and nationally for many years and has over fourteen years of teaching experience. She has worked in the creative industries sector since 1993.

Subject Overview

We aim to give students the opportunity to explore a variety of approaches within Art and Design. The course will encourage you to investigate visual and other sources of information using your imagination and skills through a wide range of processes and techniques. There will be an emphasis on encouraging independent learning. Spontaneity, excitement and enjoyment of the subject will be promoted through experimentation and exploration of a range of 2D and 3D media. The Art & Design courses develop practical creative skills, and knowledge of contemporary, cultural and historical contexts appropriate to each project. Individuals will also develop their ability to analyse and evaluate their own work and the artwork of others.

OCR A Level Art & Design
AS Level
Coursework Portfolio 60%
OCR set controlled assignment 40%
A2 Level
Personal investigation 60%
OCR set controlled assignment 40%

Teaching Approaches

The classes offer a mixture of practical demonstrations, seminars, directed practical work and portfolio development, group discussions, and individual facilitation developing technical, experimental & analytical skills. Student led seminars and critiques are also part of the course.

Higher Education Opportunities

There is a multiplicity of Art & Design courses in many Higher and Further Education institutions. Abbey College is an ideal stepping stone in this progression route. Examples include

Animation (stop motion, cartoons, digital, games)
Architecture
Art Therapy
Ceramics
Community Art
Conservation/ Restoration
Fashion & Textiles (clothing, millinery (hat design),
Film & Television
Fine Art (public art, painting, printmaking, sculpture, mixed media, film & video performance)
Gallery/ Museum Curator
Graphic Designer (advertising, interactive web design, brand manager, packaging design)
Glass Artist

Subject Leader: Angela Maloney

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