Art and Design

Why Study Art?
If you are a creative person who enjoys making, designing and original thought, Art can bring great enjoyment and opportunity.
Here are three main benefits:
• Enjoyment: This is an important reason for choosing a subject; passion is the key to success.
• Creative outlet: You may crave this if you are a practical person who enjoys designing and making; a practical subject can balance academic study.
• Developing skills: You will learn and develop transferable skills to further your creative self; fine motor skills and creative problem solving.

Sample Course Content:
A broad-based course exploring practical and critical/contextual work through a range of 2D and/or 3D processes and media.

Career Value:
The study of art can open doors to many exciting opportunities; mainly jobs that involve creative ideas to realise useful and visually appealing outcomes. Potential careers are wide ranging, including architecture and design, film and television, arts and culture management.

Enrichment Opportunities:
Students will visit museums and galleries to see a range of art first hand. They will undertake visits off site to gather primary source material and seek inspiration from the world around them. Visiting artists and creative practitioners will share their experiences through presentations and workshops. Strong links with Kingston College, Stanley Picker Art Gallery and Kingston School of Art will provide a bridge to accessing the subject at tertiary level.