Course information
Art, Design & Craft
Walthamstow Academy - Waltham Forest
02085273750
Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP
Course summary

In Year 12, students have a foundation skills introduction to key processes and techniques before moving onto longer projects (personal investigations) set by the Art Department. In February of Year 13, the externally set project is shared by the exam board concluding with a 15 hour exam in April. Learners are required to work in two or more of the areas below: Fine Art - areas of study such as painting, printmaking or sculpture. Graphic Communication - areas of study such as illustration, packaging or advertising. Photography - areas of study such as traditional, digital or moving image. Textile Design - areas of study such as printed and digital textiles, fashion design or constructed textiles. Critical and Contextual Studies - areas of study such as art theory, artistic movements or architecture.

Entry requirements

GCSE Grade 6 in Art

How you'll be assessed

60% coursework - including a 1000-3000 word essay, and 40% exam project (externally set task).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressBillet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP