Art History is an exciting area of study which relates to Historical and Contemporary culture world wide. The course is nationally recognised as an academically relevant course of study, combining well with Science, Technology and other Art and Humanity subjects. Art History is studied through theoretical and practical class based work, allowing students personal and independent choice from a range of given stimuli. The main purpose of this AS / A2 Art course is to develop the student’s ability to appreciate the visual world and to respond in a personal and creative way with associated academic rigour. Knowledge in this Area of Study is the communication of meaning through a critical and contextual response. Skills refer to methodologies such as visual analysis, materials and technical analysis and critical discourse. Understanding is demonstrated by applying appropriate analytical skills in a variety of differing situations, for example, studio based work; design in the environment; paintings in a gallery. This can be evidenced through both theoretical and practical outcomes.

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