Art
Course overview
Art & Design is initially a broad based, experimental course which will create an impressive portfolio for a number of routes post A Level. Students will explore a variety of media including drawing, painting, photography, mixed media, textiles and ceramics. Students will then specialise in one area of strength which will become the focus of the externally set assignment. Working with contemporary artists and undertaking gallery visits will form an important part of the course.
Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for the course is a 6 at GCSE in any of the following endorsed areas:
- Craft and Design
- Fine Art
- Textile Design
- Three-Dimensional Design
A Level Topics and Assessment
1. Personal Investigation
Students will work within the following disciplines:
- Art
- Craft and Design Fine Art
- Fine Art
- Textile Design
- Three-dimensional Design
2. Externally set assignment
Students will develop and generate ideas, research sources, record practical and written observations and experiment with media, producing outcomes in response to an externally set theme.
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Edexcel Exam |
Personal Investigation |
Externally Set Assessment |
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Length |
Portfolio of Practical Work and Personal Study/essay (1000 words of continuous prose) |
Portfolio of preparation work/ 15 hours of sustained focus under examination conditions |
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Weighting |
60% of total A-Level (Personal study is worth 12% of qualification) |
40% of total A-Level |
Beyond the Classroom and Future Prospects
Many graduate employers want to recruit people who are lateral thinkers and creative problem-solvers - natural qualities of artists and designers. Jobs directly related to your degree include: Art therapist, Community arts worker, Fashion designer, Fine artist, Graphic designer, Illustrator, Printmaker, Textile designer.
Jobs where your degree would be useful include: Advertising account executive, Arts administrator, Multimedia specialist, Museum/gallery curator.
Student Experience
Studying Art has allowed me to confidently express my ideas by learning new techniques and encouraged me to pursue a future in the Arts.