Students who study Art will have an passion and curiosity for the subject. They will need to have a confident ability in the application of practical art skills and a determination to continue improving. Art is subjective; and so we do not require a certain style or type of artist but we look for students who are committed to growth, unafraid of failure and open to experimenting with processes that are outside of their comfort zone.
Students are required to achieve a 5+ in their art GCSE. Students are asked to submit an example of their work and a supporting statement of 200 words outlining why they wish to do Art A-level. We will consider those students who have not taken an art GCSE or who have not achieved a 5+ but this will be based on the submission and review of a portfolio of work and supporting statement of 300 words. 5 or more GCSE passes (grades 9-5) For A level courses, a level 6 or above is required in the subject to be studied (for example, to be able to study A level History, a 6 or more must be achieved at GCSE) If studying a new A level course (for example Psychology or Sociology) GCSE subjects such as English Maths and Science at level 6 may be required. Please note that English and Maths GCSE must be taken if a level 4 has not been achieved.
Component 1 – Personal Investigation (60%) In Component 1, students develop work based on an idea, issue, concept or theme leading to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. Practical elements should make connections with some aspect of contemporary or past practice of artist(s), designer(s), photographers or craftspeople and include written work of no less than 1000 and no more than 3000 words which supports the practical work. Component 2 – Externally set assignment (40%) In Component 2, students respond to a stimulus, provided by AQA, to produce work which provides evidence of their ability to work independently within specified time constraints, developing a personal and meaningful response which addresses all the assessment objectives and leads to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2XP |
Students who study Art will have an passion and curiosity for the subject. They will need to have a confident ability in the application of practical art skills and a determination to continue improving. Art is subjective; and so we do not require a certain style or type of artist but we look for students who are committed to growth, unafraid of failure and open to experimenting with processes that are outside of their comfort zone.
Students are required to achieve a 5+ in their art GCSE. Students are asked to submit an example of their work and a supporting statement of 200 words outlining why they wish to do Art A-level. We will consider those students who have not taken an art GCSE or who have not achieved a 5+ but this will be based on the submission and review of a portfolio of work and supporting statement of 300 words. 5 or more GCSE passes (grades 9-5) For A level courses, a level 6 or above is required in the subject to be studied (for example, to be able to study A level History, a 6 or more must be achieved at GCSE) If studying a new A level course (for example Psychology or Sociology) GCSE subjects such as English Maths and Science at level 6 may be required. Please note that English and Maths GCSE must be taken if a level 4 has not been achieved.
Component 1 – Personal Investigation (60%) In Component 1, students develop work based on an idea, issue, concept or theme leading to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. Practical elements should make connections with some aspect of contemporary or past practice of artist(s), designer(s), photographers or craftspeople and include written work of no less than 1000 and no more than 3000 words which supports the practical work. Component 2 – Externally set assignment (40%) In Component 2, students respond to a stimulus, provided by AQA, to produce work which provides evidence of their ability to work independently within specified time constraints, developing a personal and meaningful response which addresses all the assessment objectives and leads to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes.
