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Art & Design
STUDY LEVEL CONTACT DETAILS
A level Andy Marshall, Head of Art & Design
[email protected]
Art and Design is an exciting subject that encourages creative self-expression.
Sir John Deane’s tutors and students work together in our state-of-the-art studios to
create truly stunning artwork in a dynamic and supportive atmosphere.
What will I study?
Drawing is an essential part of the
course, as is working with new
techniques, materials and processes,
experience of which will be gained
through a series of ‘workshops’
and mini projects in the initial
stages of the course. You will also
be required to explore the work of
professional artists to influence and
inspire your work and to extend your
understanding and appreciation of
the subject. Coursework produced
will be worth 60% of your overall
grade, whilst the end of course
exam (preparatory studies for which
begin in February of the second year),
accounts for the remaining 40%.
As part of the extended unit of
coursework you will also be required
to produce a written and illustrated
‘journal’ which discusses aspects
of your work and that of any artists
referred to.
Co-curricular activities?
As well as gallery visits, some
students take part in a trip to
Tuscany and the department also
runs a three-day residential drawing
and sculpture course and critical
study visits abroad.
Where might it lead?
We live in a visual world – design
is all around us, it impacts on every
aspect of our lives. The opportunities
related to the subject therefore are
considerable.
Students go to university to study for
a degree in Textile Design, Fashion
Design, Illustration, Interior Design,
Automotive Design, Animation,
Photography, Fine Art, Architecture,
Landscape Architecture, Theatre
Design, Jewellery, Graphic Design,
Film and Television, Furniture
Design, Ceramics and Glass and
Three Dimensional Design etc.
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