SOUTH DARTMOOR AND ATRIUM SIXTH FORM
ART AND DESIGN DEPARTMENT
Hello! WHY STUDY ART AND DESIGN AT SDCC AND ATRIUM SIXTH FORM? South Dartmoor and Atrium sixth-form offers a broad range of art and design subjects. Through our dedicated teaching team we offer A-level Fine Art, Photography, Graphic Communication and Three-Dimensional Design. All subjects have excellent facilities and you will be provided with the creative environment that is needed to explore ideas and learn new skills. During your time on an A-Level art and design course at sixth-form you will have other opportunities available that will compliment your studies. Previous students have had the valuable experience of field trips, workshops, participation at the Contemporary Craft Fair, exhibitions and links with universities.
Many of our students go on to study creative subjects at university. By studying art and design at A-Level our students have been accepted on to exciting degree courses such as, Photography, Film, Graphic Design, Illustration, Fashion, Architecture, Digital Games Design and Fine Art. The art and design department are an expereienced, supportive and enthusiastic team who recognise the value of creative subjects to the development of students.
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Photography is about looking, learning, thinking and communicating ideas. It inspires creative thinkers. Photography means ‘drawing with light’ and that is what photographers do when they take a picture. Many photographers have explored various techniques to create images that make a personal statement about things that have interested or concerned them. The most exciting aspect of photography is that you are capturing the world as you see it.
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Student Examples
“The art department is a supportive team who dedicate their time to student success. With the darkroom and studio facilities, students build a photographic understanding which allows creative boundaries to be broken. The photography course compliments the structure of undergraduate study, which enabled me to make a smooth transition to university.� Dan Dayment - now studying for a BA(Hons) in Photography, Plymouth
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Graphic communication will give you the skills to produce personal creative work and develop your understanding of graphic design. You will develop your knowledge of materials and techniques, and the skills to communicate ideas and information visually. It will help you to develop an effective personal visual language and develop your understanding of historical and contemporary influences on design. Graphic communication opens the door to a large number of fascinating and rewarding specialisms and careers in industry, commerce and the media.
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Student Examples
"I really enjoyed the A-level Graphics course because of how much support the teachers give you. They also inspire you in lessons to push the boundaries of your creativity...." - Tom Hunter - currently working in furniture design and making.
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Three-dimensional design is about looking, learning, thinking and communicating ideas. It inspires creative thinkers, problem solvers and people who enjoy making. Three-dimensional design is the ideal opportunity to explore ideas and develop skills and is a great first step for those who wish to follow a course in art and design at university. However, its balance of practical, academic and analytical skills are widely transferable and students intending to study courses unrelated to art and design find that it complements their other subject choices. A course in three-dimensional design will enable you to select appropriate materials and learn how they fit together, develop an understanding of scale and experiment with texture and surface.
Architect Jewellery designer Landscape architect Design consultant Model maker Exhibition designer Product designer Environmental designer • Teacher Furniture designer • Toy designer Interior designer • Set designer Film and TV industry
Student Examples
“As an A-Level student I really enjoy the 3D Design course. The experience of making models is great and with the support of my teachers I can create any ideas that I have. With my A-Level qualification I am applying for University with the aim of studying Architecture. 3D Design has helped grow my passion for this.� - Beth Clarke
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Fine art offers opportunities to use your creativity and express yourself. You will develop your understanding of creative processes, your ability to observe and to think, to solve problems and to communicate in a visual way. It will enable you to work independently and to make your own discoveries by exploring ideas, other artists’ work and different materials and techniques. Fine art gives you the skills and knowledge to create personal and imaginative work. If you have an adventurous, creative and enquiring mind and are excited by shaping and determining the visual world around us, there is a career opportunity waiting for you. Designer Art technician Art therapist Art valuer/dealer Artist in residence Arts administrator Community arts worker Museum/gallery curator Multimedia artist Illustrator Lecturer Mural artist Painter Printmaker Sculptor Teacher
Student Examples
“I studied Fine Art from GCSE to A-Level. I found that any art teacher I spoke to about my work had a genuine interest in my artistic development and always gave new ideas and perspectives to push me to the best artistic outcomes.� Enya MacManus - now studying BA(Hons) in Fine Art. Goldsmiths London
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