This course enables students to explore a wide range of approaches to their studies. The disciplines offered by the Art department are painting and drawing, printmaking, mixed media, 3D design, textiles and digital photography. Students will be encouraged to use a variety of media and materials to develop their creative skills and express their individual thoughts, feelings, observations and ideas in visual form. Drawing is an essential part of the course and there are opportunities to draw from direct observation. Students will study the work of other artists to develop an understanding of continuity and change across different genres, styles and traditions and then apply this knowledge to their own work.
This course requires a Grade 6 or above in GCSE Art & Design
Personal Investigation – internally-assessed, externally moderated, worth 60% of A Level. Learners produce a portfolio of practical work and a related study, which is an extended response of a guided minimum of 1000 words. Externally-set task – internally-assessed, externally-moderated (15hrs) worth 40% of A Level. The early release paper will provide learners with a number of themes. Within the themes, there will be a choice of written and visual starting points, briefs and stimuli. A response should be based on one of these options
About Education Provider
Region | South East |
Local Authority | Surrey |
Ofsted Rating | Good |
Gender Type | Mixed |
Address | Tithepit Shaw Lane, Warlingham, CR6 9YB |
This course enables students to explore a wide range of approaches to their studies. The disciplines offered by the Art department are painting and drawing, printmaking, mixed media, 3D design, textiles and digital photography. Students will be encouraged to use a variety of media and materials to develop their creative skills and express their individual thoughts, feelings, observations and ideas in visual form. Drawing is an essential part of the course and there are opportunities to draw from direct observation. Students will study the work of other artists to develop an understanding of continuity and change across different genres, styles and traditions and then apply this knowledge to their own work.
This course requires a Grade 6 or above in GCSE Art & Design
Personal Investigation – internally-assessed, externally moderated, worth 60% of A Level. Learners produce a portfolio of practical work and a related study, which is an extended response of a guided minimum of 1000 words. Externally-set task – internally-assessed, externally-moderated (15hrs) worth 40% of A Level. The early release paper will provide learners with a number of themes. Within the themes, there will be a choice of written and visual starting points, briefs and stimuli. A response should be based on one of these options