Course description
Philosophy and Philosophy of Religion A Level
Discover your creative ability as you enhance your photographic expertise and technique
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
A GCSE in Art/Photography and/or Design Technology (Graphics, Product Design or Textiles) at grade 5 (C) or above is desirable but not essential.
Training Course Content
What you'll learn
First year (AS)
- Unit 1: Coursework (60% of AS-level; 30% of full A-level). Skills building in experimental approaches to drawing, painting and mixed media tasks followed by an internally-set art project.
- Unit 2: Externally set assignment (40% of AS-level; 20% of full A-level). Externally-set project with theme provided by Edexcel. Timed final outcome under exam conditions.
Second year (A2)
- Unit 3: Coursework – Personal study (60% of AS-level; 30% of full A-level) Students self-select a topic/ theme to investigate. Extensive artists’ research, together with a written essay of between 1,000 and 3,000 words, is required, plus a significant body of practical artwork as a creative response to the theme.
- Unit 4: Externally set assignment (40% of AS-level; 20% of full A-level). Externally-set project with theme provided by Edexcel. Timed final outcome under exam conditions.
Continuing Studies
On successful completion of the course, along with other A Level qualifications, you may progress directly into higher education or to an Art Foundation Diploma.
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