In the portfolio element of the course you will be encouraged to explore various skills and techniques through drawing, painting, printing, 3D and textile work. While sketchbooks are vital, you are challenged to develop your creative potential through creative making and development work. Alongside skills in art and design you will be encouraged to maximise your creative potential by developing your own personal responses to concepts and ideas. The meanings and purposes behind artworks and artefacts are also an integral part of the course. You will contextualise your work via the study of artists which is supported by visits to museums, galleries and exhibitions. In A2 you will choose your own project for research which is supported and directed by the teacher. This will include sketchbook work as well as portfolio and outcomes. You will be encouraged to work on large scale work which could be installation work, painting, printing, 3D or textiles and any form of mixed media. Throughout the course your individuality is encouraged at all times. Students may progress to degrees in art and design via our full time Foundation Diploma in Art & Design course.