This is an exciting and stimulating course for students who have developed a proven enthusiasm for the subject. The course provides an interesting and lively involvement in a broad range of art and design activities, which students can then use to develop their own ideas. The breadth of study makes this a challenging course for motivated and creative individuals and opens the door to a wealth of career opportunities in the visual arts.
You will be assessed on the practical work produced throughout the two year course. This will be supported by written annotation and research into other artists and designers. Students will also be required to produce an extended essay as part of component one in Year 13. During Year 12, students will concentrate on acquiring and refining practical skills and learn how to use these alongside their artist research in the development and refinement of creative ideas. Component one – Personal Investigation: In Year 13, you will develop work for a personal investigation into an idea, concept or theme, supported by written material; this will count for 60% of your total A Level marks. Component two – Externally Set Assignment: You will be asked to produce personal work in response to one of eight exciting starting points, which will count for 40% of your total A Level mark.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Post Green Road, Purbeck, Poole, BH16 6JD |
This is an exciting and stimulating course for students who have developed a proven enthusiasm for the subject. The course provides an interesting and lively involvement in a broad range of art and design activities, which students can then use to develop their own ideas. The breadth of study makes this a challenging course for motivated and creative individuals and opens the door to a wealth of career opportunities in the visual arts.
You will be assessed on the practical work produced throughout the two year course. This will be supported by written annotation and research into other artists and designers. Students will also be required to produce an extended essay as part of component one in Year 13. During Year 12, students will concentrate on acquiring and refining practical skills and learn how to use these alongside their artist research in the development and refinement of creative ideas. Component one – Personal Investigation: In Year 13, you will develop work for a personal investigation into an idea, concept or theme, supported by written material; this will count for 60% of your total A Level marks. Component two – Externally Set Assignment: You will be asked to produce personal work in response to one of eight exciting starting points, which will count for 40% of your total A Level mark.
