Course information
Art and Design (3d Studies)
Barnwell School - Hertfordshire
01438222500
Barnwell, Stevenage, SG2 9SW
Course summary

A Level 3D Design course is designed to promote and encourage independent and creative thinking. It is a course suitable for individuals who are passionate about design and exploring the various strands within design. To support this approach, candidates will explore and produce practical and critical/contextual work in one or more areas including: Jewellery, Interior design, Product design, Environmental design and Architectural design. Candidates are encouraged to develop: • Intellectual, imaginative, creative and innovative qualities. • Investigative, analytical, experimental, practical, technical, expressive skills, aesthetic understanding and judgement. • Working independently: Independence of mind about developing personal ideas, showing refining and reviewing by developing own intentions and personal outcomes. • Passion and enthusiasm for visuals and 3D objects • CAD (Computer Aided Design) skills in Adobe and 2D Design • Driven to develop their drawing and making skills • Experiences to work in a range of styles and media, including traditional and new technologies. • Knowledge and understanding when creating, where necessary linking to contemporary and past societies and cultures. • Awareness of different roles, audiences and consumers of art and design practice.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 in Product Design or Graphic Design and Grade 4 in English at GCSE Level.

How you'll be assessed

Students need to produce an extended collection of work that exemplifies aspects of their developing knowledge, skills and understanding. It should provide evidence of research, the development of ideas, making skills and critical/contextual understanding. It should demonstrate the student’s ability to sustain work from an initial starting point to a realisation. Component 1 - A Level. 7206/C: Personal Investigation. 60% of A Level (96 marks). No time limit. Component 2 - A Level. 7206/X. Externally set assignment. 40% of A Level (96 marks). Supervised time 15 hours.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBarnwell, Stevenage, SG2 9SW