Art & Design Department
Art is not what you see but what you make others see” — Edgar Degas
Welcome to the Art & Design Department
At Foyle College, all pupils in Years 8, 9, and 10 participate in Art and Design, fostering their personal and creative growth. Through research, hands-on experiences, and the use of both traditional and digital mediums, students develop their unique artistic voices.
They gain an appreciation for diverse artists, designers, and craftspeople from various cultures and eras, enhancing their creative and critical thinking skills.
Key Stage 3: Areas of Study Include
- Drawing
- Printmaking
- Textiles
- Sculpture
- Ceramics
- 3D Construction
- Lens-Based Media
- ICT & Digital Media
GCSE Art and Design
Foyle College offers the CCEA Art and Design GCSE, a comprehensive two-year course designed to cultivate artistic talent and industry-ready skills.
Component 1
60%Exploratory Portfolio
- • Part A: Encourages experimentation across various disciplines, allowing students to respond creatively.
- • Part B: Practical tasks such as investigating an artist, design briefs, or collaborative projects.
Component 2
40%Externally Set Assignment
- • Based on a stimulus paper released by CCEA.
- • Students produce final artwork under examination conditions.
A-Level Art and Design
Our CCEA A-Level Art and Design course equips students with essential transferable skills highly valued by employers, including creativity, problem-solving, resilience, and innovation.
Units AS1 & AS2
AS Level- AS 1: Students conduct visual enquiries into diverse sources, techniques, and disciplines.
- AS 2: Focuses on creating a personal outcome based on a broad CCEA theme.
Units A2 1 & A2 2
A2 Level- A2 1: Involves advanced theoretical research and integrated practical and written work.
- A2 2: Rigorous exploration and production responding to a CCEA theme.
Where to Next?
The Creative Industries are the fastest-growing sector of the economy. At Foyle College, our Art, Craft, and Design programmes provide a clear pathway to diverse and exciting careers.
Potential Career Paths
Benefits of Qualification
- Versatile Opportunities: Opens doors to various fields such as architecture, graphic design, interior design, product design, and more.
- Skill Development: Enhances creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills highly valued by employers.
- Higher Education: Provides the necessary groundwork for pursuing higher-level studies in creative sectors.