Art A-Level

Studying Art improves student’s development both academically and on a personal level. It helps us to decode and understand others and the visual world around us. Art is an unusual subject with less boundaries as to what is right or wrong.

An awareness of our heritage and history can be documented through art. Our ancestors drew images and symbols on surfaces as a way of communication using symbols. Art allowed us to capture images well before photography was invented.

Art documents the development of a person, reflecting the memories, thought and feelings felt not only at the time but on a much larger scale - documenting it for future generations.

Complex and subtle forms of thinking are developed when pupils work on creating their own images, as well as time management and organisational skills.

Lateral thinking and problem solving skills and an understanding and appreciation of different cultures are also gained by studying A Level Art. Students become critically aware of their own creations. This creates selfindependent and autonomous learners who are critically aware of their intentions.

Potential Careers

• Graphic Designer

• Architect

• Fine Artist

• Illustrator

• Animator

• Web Designer