Students studying A Level Art and A Level Textiles & Fashion will be taught together for both courses, covering common skills around collection of information through observational work and experimentation with materials. Art students and Textiles & Fashion Design students will also have specialist lessons around the two disciplines, developing work in their chosen area. For both routes, following a teacher directed skills project, you will work on a self-directed practical project called the specialist project. This includes writing an illustrated art history project and a series of linked practical outcomes. You will also complete a 15 hour timed test and a 10 hour practice examination. These A Levels may also be taken in combination with other portfolio based courses, but due to the similar structure of assessments and deadlines, advice should be taken if you plan to do this. ART & DESIGN You must enjoy working in a creative way and will need to have good organisational skills. You need commitment and enthusiasm for this area of study. You will be given the opportunity to develop your ideas in a range of ways including Drawing and Painting, Printmaking and Sculpture. You will be encouraged to work in the Art faculty during your free lessons. You will have the opportunity to attend trips and will be encouraged to visit galleries in your own time. You will need to spend a minimum of 4-5 hours a week on sketchbook work in addition to lessons. TEXTILES & FASHION DESIGN This is an art-based textiles and fashion course where you work from a starting brief or theme. You will creatively explore textiles and how far you can manipulate the materials, stretch ideas and push boundaries, perhaps using materials that may not be considered “textiles”. You will build upon skills learnt at GCSE Textiles. You will work in sketchbooks to develop and experiment with ideas and will be encouraged to make these personal and reflective of your own style. You will develop your knowledge of textile artist/designers throughout your course and will use this knowledge to inform and inspire your own work. Work produced could include: fashion, costume or accessory design, art textiles, three dimensional textiles, sculpture, interior design and fashion illustration. The course will enable you to work to your strengths and interests within fashion and textiles.
We would expect you to achieve a grade 6 or above in GCSE Art and Design or GCSE Textiles dependant on which route you choose. You must have an APS of 4.5 or above.
For both routes you will be marked on observational drawing skills, development of ideas, contextual awareness and realisation. Coursework, 60% including a 3000+ word written research project that you will complete in Year 13, worth12% of the final mark. 15 hour Practical Exam sat in sessions over a three week period worth 40% of the final mark.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Manland Way, Harpenden, AL5 4QP |
Students studying A Level Art and A Level Textiles & Fashion will be taught together for both courses, covering common skills around collection of information through observational work and experimentation with materials. Art students and Textiles & Fashion Design students will also have specialist lessons around the two disciplines, developing work in their chosen area. For both routes, following a teacher directed skills project, you will work on a self-directed practical project called the specialist project. This includes writing an illustrated art history project and a series of linked practical outcomes. You will also complete a 15 hour timed test and a 10 hour practice examination. These A Levels may also be taken in combination with other portfolio based courses, but due to the similar structure of assessments and deadlines, advice should be taken if you plan to do this. ART & DESIGN You must enjoy working in a creative way and will need to have good organisational skills. You need commitment and enthusiasm for this area of study. You will be given the opportunity to develop your ideas in a range of ways including Drawing and Painting, Printmaking and Sculpture. You will be encouraged to work in the Art faculty during your free lessons. You will have the opportunity to attend trips and will be encouraged to visit galleries in your own time. You will need to spend a minimum of 4-5 hours a week on sketchbook work in addition to lessons. TEXTILES & FASHION DESIGN This is an art-based textiles and fashion course where you work from a starting brief or theme. You will creatively explore textiles and how far you can manipulate the materials, stretch ideas and push boundaries, perhaps using materials that may not be considered “textiles”. You will build upon skills learnt at GCSE Textiles. You will work in sketchbooks to develop and experiment with ideas and will be encouraged to make these personal and reflective of your own style. You will develop your knowledge of textile artist/designers throughout your course and will use this knowledge to inform and inspire your own work. Work produced could include: fashion, costume or accessory design, art textiles, three dimensional textiles, sculpture, interior design and fashion illustration. The course will enable you to work to your strengths and interests within fashion and textiles.
We would expect you to achieve a grade 6 or above in GCSE Art and Design or GCSE Textiles dependant on which route you choose. You must have an APS of 4.5 or above.
For both routes you will be marked on observational drawing skills, development of ideas, contextual awareness and realisation. Coursework, 60% including a 3000+ word written research project that you will complete in Year 13, worth12% of the final mark. 15 hour Practical Exam sat in sessions over a three week period worth 40% of the final mark.
