Course information
A Level Art and Design
Ernest Bevin Academy - Wandsworth
02086728582
Beechcroft Road, Tooting, London, SW17 7DF
Course summary

Art and design provides those that question the world around them with a platform in which to express their ideas and opinions. Students will learn to develop their ideas through investigation with an analytical and critical process, refining their work through experimentation of media and techniques. Art will give you the skills to solve problems via creative means, constantly questioning and pushing the boundaries of both traditional and contemporary processes. Skills you will gain: Creativity, problem solving, knowledge and skills of techniques and processes, interpretation, evaluation and analysis, methods of development and refinement. Career Paths: Graphic Design, Digital Media Communications, Architecture, Web design, Game design, Illustration, Fashion and Textile design. Please note: Specific trips for Art students. Visits to galleries and museums. Visit to an area of London to record and photograph for project work. Possible artist led workshops.

Entry requirements

GCSE English 4+ GCSE Art 5+

How you'll be assessed

Coursework (60%): an in-depth project and personal study completed over the two years to create a large and varied portfolio of work. Externally set assignment (40%): a shorter project set by AQA over 12 weeks.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityWandsworth
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeBoys
AddressBeechcroft Road, Tooting, London, SW17 7DF