Art and Design (Critical Studies)
Course summary
Art: Critical and Contextual Studies involves short projects on subjects such as the function of art, curation, autobiography and art, beauty, the representation of women and modern architecture. Expanding upon these starting points you will research your own areas of interest, producing essays and a practical outcome. You can choose to work in ways which suit your skills and interests; for example, producing an illustrated gallery guide, scripts, architectural models, films, photography and painting. The course will extend your knowledge of art and design across all disciplines, and develop your critical thinking skills.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Film Studies | Grade 6 in Film Studies | — |
Media Studies | Grade 6 in Media Studies | — |
Business | Grade 6 in Business | — |
Geography | Grade 6 in Geography | — |
History Alternative route | Grade 6 in History | — |
Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) Alternative route | Grade 6 in Religious Studies (Philosophy & Ethics) | — |
Drama | Grade 6 in Drama | — |
English Literature | Grade 6 in English Literature | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language Grade 6 or above in one other written subject, such as History, Geography, Humanities, English Literature, Business, Media Studies, Religious Studies, Drama and Film Studies Three further GCSEs at grade 4 or above If you wish to study 4 A Levels, you will need 7 GCSEs at grade 7 or above, including two at grade 8. All applicants must have an interview to confirm that A Levels are suitable for them.
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Assessment
Assessment is a mixture of coursework (60%) and an externally set assignment (40%).
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