Art and Design
Course summary
Students who enjoy developing new skills, being creative and are interested in Art, Craft & Design. Students can progress to a foundation course or to higher education courses or employment in architecture, engineering, fine art, illustration, animation, product design, fashion, furniture, interior or industrial design, theatre studies, ceramics, sculpture and many more. The course is designed to enable students to develop personal responses to ideas, observations, experiences, environments and cultures. This will be through a mixture of 2D & 3D media, as well as use of digital media and mixed media including textiles and printmaking. Students will focus on developing their use of this media through taking risks with their work, improving their observational skills and improving their understanding and application of the formal elements in Art. Group and individual tuition; demonstrations; own exploration of new media and techniques and visits to galleries and exhibitions.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 6 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) | Grade 5 in Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) (if taken) | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
An ability to draw, make and/or create. 6 GCSE 9-5 grades to include Maths & English Language at Grade 4+. Grade 5 or above in GCSE Art if taken
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Assessment
Work presented for assessment must show coverage of all assessment objectives. Submissions must include work journals showing evidence of research, analysis, exploration, development and evaluation and a portfolio displaying larger, individual work. A-Level Coursework 60% Exam 40% The course comprises two components which are internally marked, verified and externally moderated. Component 1: students are assessed on their ability to develop a personal response, inspired by artists, craftspeople and designers, to a theme they choose to investigate. Component 2: students are assessed on their ability to develop a personal response, inspired by artists, craftspeople and designers, to a theme they choose from a range of options provided by AQ You will need general art media including a range of drawing and painting materials for work at home
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