Course description
In A Level Art and Design you will work to given themes in set projects, you develop your skills in observational and experimental tasks in drawing, painting and making creative artwork in two and three dimensions.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths with English at grade 5. A GCSE in Art at grade 5 is essential.
You may be asked to provide a portfolio of work including your previous works to demonstrate your interest and potential. You will be given a summer project designed to be used at the start of the academic programme. Tutors will advise that you will require a range of basic art equipment and materials. Further advice about equipment and materials will be provided during the course.
Training Course Content
We follow the Edexcel A Level Art and Design specification.
Students will explore a wide range of art and design skills including traditional and non-traditional media and the role of art in historical and contemporary contexts.
First year
- Component 1: Internally set assignment (skills building)
- Component 2: Introduction to personal investigation assignment
Second year
- Component 1: Personal investigation assignment (40%)
- Personal investigation essay (20%)
- Component 2: Externally set examination assignment (40%)
Course delivery details
In timetabled sessions, activities include:
- practical work
- research
- presentations
- critiques
Work may be undertaken independently and in small groups. Homework is usually set once a week, and may include research and preparation for classes, as well as starting and continuing practical work.
We expect our students to be fully committed to their studies and attend all timetabled sessions. In addition, you will have the opportunity to attend trips and visits according to the needs of your individual subject.
There are many enrichment opportunities, which will enable you to extend your learning beyond the bounds of your chosen subjects.
You will produce a significant body of work that reflects your individual creativity, skills, interests and approach.
If you wish to pursue further study in art and design, you will be given support while you compile a personal portfolio of creative artwork that may be taken to interview for an art foundation diploma course, or for direct entry to higher education.
Coursework units are assessed internally by subject tutors, and sampled for moderation by EdExcel.
Projects and assignments for coursework are set by subject tutors.
Externally set assignments are overseen by EdExcel and students are required to produce their finished work within a specified time limit. Work is then internally assessed by subject tutors and sampled for moderation by the EdExcel external examiner.
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