Course information
Art and Design (Fine Art)
Archbishop Ilsley Catholic School - Birmingham
01217064200
Victoria Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7XY
Course summary

The two A-level courses are: Art & Design: Fine Art, and Art, Craft & Design: Combined Specialisms. These are 2-year linear courses, with an external set task until the end of Year 2. Year 12 - Experimentation with a range of materials and techniques, media and processes. Skills: Drawing, painting, printmaking & 3D will all be developed. A personal investigation project will begin later in the year, continuing into Year 13. The OCR A Level Art and Design specifications are designed to encourage learners to develop skills, creativity, imagination and independence based on personal experience, taught skills and critical understanding. Learners show this through their responses to a range of stimuli.

Entry requirements

• Achieving 5 Grade 5s including GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics • Grade 5 in GCSE Fine Art

How you'll be assessed

Component 01 Assessment Personal investigation Portfolio 60% (120 marks) Grade A*-E. This component is internally assessed and moderated externally. Component 02 Assessment Externally Set Task. Exam: 15 Hours 40% (80 marks) Grade A* - E. This component is internally assessed and moderated externally

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressVictoria Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7XY