A Level Art and Design
St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College
Course summary
The UK creative industries were worth a record £76.9 billion to the UK economy in 2013. Growth in the creative industries was higher than in any other UK industry and was three times the average increase in the UK economy during this period. The sectors, which include advertising, architecture, crafts, design, film, games, publishing, museums and galleries, music, technology and television, are an important source of job creation for the UK. Studying Art & Design at St Charles Sixth Form College is the first step to becoming part of the UK creative industries. The skills you will be taught as an Art student at St Charles will prepare you for a diverse range of pathways – whether you want to be a Vehicle Designer, Architect, or an Illustrator, St Charles can help you to prepare for the next step, and begin your creative career path.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 6 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) | Grade 4 in Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) | — |
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Assessment
The A Level qualification is assessed against 4 main criteria: A01: Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. A02: Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. A03: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. A04: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.
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