Why should I study it? The course gives students a thorough understanding of processes in art and design, particularly in the areas of drawing, painting and developing independent ideas. Students are also encouraged to explore historical and contextual aspects of art and design. This is a Fine Art course, although it gives you the opportunity to work in a wide variety of media. During the course, you will produce independent projects, these will be presented in both visual and written form and will be based on your own personal themes.These themes could be historical, philosophical, technical or psychological. Career possibilities A Level Art is an ideal preparation for studying the subject at degree level or for direct entry into a variety of pathways in teaching and research, advertising, self-employment as a professional and commercial artist and many other art and design industries.
Grade 6 in GCSE Art
Unit 1 Course Portfolio You produce a portfolio of work for this unit. Investigations using a variety of media and scale lead to a personal, well researched final outcome. 30% of A Level Unit 2 Controlled Assignment A final piece of work is produced independently under controlled conditions. You have several weeks to experiment, record and research as well as consult with your teacher as you develop your ideas 20% of A Level Unit 3 Course Portfolio You are required to use personal starting points to produce a major project that shows you working through a range of art and design experiences. You will include a personal study, related to your coursework theme, of between 1000 and 3000 words. 30% of A Level Unit 4 Controlled Assignment You will choose a starting point and during the initial planning and preparation stage you will demonstrate recording, planning and developing ideas and completing a final response under controlled conditions in 15 hours. 20% of A Level
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Westlea Road, Hanwell, London, W7 2AH |
Why should I study it? The course gives students a thorough understanding of processes in art and design, particularly in the areas of drawing, painting and developing independent ideas. Students are also encouraged to explore historical and contextual aspects of art and design. This is a Fine Art course, although it gives you the opportunity to work in a wide variety of media. During the course, you will produce independent projects, these will be presented in both visual and written form and will be based on your own personal themes.These themes could be historical, philosophical, technical or psychological. Career possibilities A Level Art is an ideal preparation for studying the subject at degree level or for direct entry into a variety of pathways in teaching and research, advertising, self-employment as a professional and commercial artist and many other art and design industries.
Grade 6 in GCSE Art
Unit 1 Course Portfolio You produce a portfolio of work for this unit. Investigations using a variety of media and scale lead to a personal, well researched final outcome. 30% of A Level Unit 2 Controlled Assignment A final piece of work is produced independently under controlled conditions. You have several weeks to experiment, record and research as well as consult with your teacher as you develop your ideas 20% of A Level Unit 3 Course Portfolio You are required to use personal starting points to produce a major project that shows you working through a range of art and design experiences. You will include a personal study, related to your coursework theme, of between 1000 and 3000 words. 30% of A Level Unit 4 Controlled Assignment You will choose a starting point and during the initial planning and preparation stage you will demonstrate recording, planning and developing ideas and completing a final response under controlled conditions in 15 hours. 20% of A Level
