In the Art and Design Department we endeavour to foster students’ sensitivity to and their understanding and enjoyment of Art and Design. We aim to provide students with skill, knowledge and confidence in each area and develop their enjoyment of Art and Design through an active practical involvement in the creative elements of each discipline.
We feel that Art and Design is an essential element in a balanced education, allowing personal expression, personal development, creativity and real practical involvement in the subject. Students gain confidence and an appreciation of each other's talents.
In the Department we are increasingly aware that Art and Design is becoming one of the few areas where students take part in the practical creation of their own personal items. This adds even more to the aesthetic value of the subject, giving the students a healthy channel for their creative talents.
The Department aims: -
