8 A-level Programs

The emphasis of the course is on developing your own ideas and creativity with constant reference to contemporary art practice. It is a mainly practical course where you can choose to broaden skills in painting, sculpture, and/or textiles. The atmosphere in the art studios is alive with a diversity of ideas and methods of work. Many students gravitate towards the art studios in their own time to continue their work in a supportive, highly creative and very happy environment.

Our Art and Design A Level course offers students many opportunities to get involved in their area of interest.

These specifications directly support progression to further and higher education and provide students with a rich platform to inspire a lifelong interest in art and design.

This course is designed for creative people with an artistic flair and a keen eye for detail. Art and design is a broad subject which incorporates lots of different styles and techniques. During the course you will have the opportunity to tailor your learning to suit your individual interests and future career goals. You will have the opportunity to deepen your understanding of contextual and cultural art, and have the chance to build a collection of work for your portfolio to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and understanding of the subject.

At this level, you will start gaining a more profound understanding of the processes and techniques involved in the production of art. You will want to develop your flair for creativity and we will want to help you channel it by exposing you to new ideas. We will be pushing you beyond your comfort zone so that you can realise your full potential.

Creativity is at the heart of every area of our lives – it is an essential skill that enables us to be effective in all that we do. The Collingham Art Department provides an environment where students can develop and nurture this life affirming skill. Students will learn to develop their own unique approach to the world of the visual arts, refining and improving their ability to experiment with materials and respond to the visual world using the key skills of drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and digital media.

If you’re creative, want to improve your artistic practice and enhance your technique in different artistic forms, this course is for you. Art and design feature in every aspect of our daily lives from the cereal box we grab every morning to the trainers you walk to college in – they’ve all been through an artistic process.

Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to develop your individual creativity through the application of technology and hand-made approaches.