Art and Design offers a significant introduction to observation, research, production, cultural studies, aesthetics and art criticism that are embodied in a wide range of disciplines such as the Humanities, Science, Engineering, and Information and Communication Technologies. The verbal and visual characteristics of this course aids in the development of cognitive, psycho-motor and attitudinal skills. It provides a solid foundation for the development of knowledge and skills necessary for careers in creative production, marketing, commercial enterprise and manufacturing industries, as well as a variety of aesthetic enterprises. It also provides candidates with the observational skills relevant to a wide range of occupational areas and fields of study especially Law, Criminology and Medicine. In addition, it aims to prepare Caribbean students to respect their environment and live harmoniously in their communities.
The syllabus is divided into two Units. Each Unit consists of three Modules.
Unit 1: Foundations of Art and Design
| Module 1 | Cultural Studies |
| Module 2 | Two-Dimensional Art and Design |
| Module 3 | Three-Dimensional Art and Design |
Unit 2: Applications of Art and Design
| Module 1 | Design |
| Module 2 | Applied Arts |
| Module 3 | Creative Projects |
Art and Design Unit 1
