This A Level course is designed to give students an understanding of Contemporary Art as well as a deeper understanding of Art History. Year 12 Contemporary Black British History: Students complete a half term project researching black artists and building a project around a chosen key figure of black British decent. Final outcome is an exhibition held in the main school hall. History of Art: An overview and deep dive into art history from the middle ages to modernism and contemporary art. Students learn to link art history with contemporary artists and current issues. Personal Politics: Students complete a personal portfolio project on the theme of ‘Personal Politics’. Students investigate and explore a variety of different themes and artists linking with this topic. Year 13 Self-directed project: Students choose a topic, such as Mental Health, Family, Technology. Then complete a portfolio of work on this topic. Essay/dissertation: Students complete an essay/dissertation on their chosen topic to go alongside the chosen topic (1000 - 3000 words). How will I be taught? In lesson work and workshops: Students engage in class discussions, debates, seminars, tutorials and presentations. Students complete a series of sketchbooks. Independent study: Students are expected to carry out independent work at home, including research and making. Students complete Prep work before their lessons so that they can think deeply in their lessons and access challenging academic work. Written work: Personal study must be submitted for assessment at the same time as the practical work. What degree courses does this lead to? Student’s completing this course can go on to study a variety of different degrees: Psychology, Medicine, History, Biology, Science, Photography, Architecture, Stage Design, Digital Design, Graphics and of course Fine Art. What career opportunities does this open up? Students who do A Level Art can go on to become Artists, Photographers, Doctors, Psychologists, Art Therapists, Scientists, Designers, Architects, Teachers.
Level 6 in Art and impressive portfolio of work, Grade 5 in English Language.
Component 1: Personal Investigation (worth 50% of the A Level) Component 2: Externally set topic, 15-hour exam included (worth 50% of the A Level)
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Manor Way, Beckenham, BR3 3SJ |
This A Level course is designed to give students an understanding of Contemporary Art as well as a deeper understanding of Art History. Year 12 Contemporary Black British History: Students complete a half term project researching black artists and building a project around a chosen key figure of black British decent. Final outcome is an exhibition held in the main school hall. History of Art: An overview and deep dive into art history from the middle ages to modernism and contemporary art. Students learn to link art history with contemporary artists and current issues. Personal Politics: Students complete a personal portfolio project on the theme of ‘Personal Politics’. Students investigate and explore a variety of different themes and artists linking with this topic. Year 13 Self-directed project: Students choose a topic, such as Mental Health, Family, Technology. Then complete a portfolio of work on this topic. Essay/dissertation: Students complete an essay/dissertation on their chosen topic to go alongside the chosen topic (1000 - 3000 words). How will I be taught? In lesson work and workshops: Students engage in class discussions, debates, seminars, tutorials and presentations. Students complete a series of sketchbooks. Independent study: Students are expected to carry out independent work at home, including research and making. Students complete Prep work before their lessons so that they can think deeply in their lessons and access challenging academic work. Written work: Personal study must be submitted for assessment at the same time as the practical work. What degree courses does this lead to? Student’s completing this course can go on to study a variety of different degrees: Psychology, Medicine, History, Biology, Science, Photography, Architecture, Stage Design, Digital Design, Graphics and of course Fine Art. What career opportunities does this open up? Students who do A Level Art can go on to become Artists, Photographers, Doctors, Psychologists, Art Therapists, Scientists, Designers, Architects, Teachers.
Level 6 in Art and impressive portfolio of work, Grade 5 in English Language.
Component 1: Personal Investigation (worth 50% of the A Level) Component 2: Externally set topic, 15-hour exam included (worth 50% of the A Level)
