Art at A level is a very popular subject at Langton. There are currently 40 students in the sixth form taking the subject, and approximately 16 of those are students new to the school. Any visitor to the school cannot help but be impressed by the quality of the A-level work on display, and year after year the A-level grades reflect this. This summer’s 2023 grades were again outstanding, with 60% of students achieving an A or A*, and no student below a C. Students undertake a quick four-week introduction course at the beginning of Year 12, allowing them to get to know their way around the department and get to know each other. The purpose-built designated sixth form art room is always a lively place to be in and the students undoubtedly benefit from the creative atmosphere that they all help create. Whether it’s down to the finished work on the walls, or unfinished work on easels, students quickly find the sixth form room a very inspiring place to study. There is also a purpose-built gallery within the Art Block, allowing students to see their work exhibited and also allowing some to curate their show. Sixth-form artwork is uploaded daily onto the school’s art Instagram site, thelangtonart. Every year we take the sixth form artists to exhibitions in London, to see, and be inspired by works on show. We offer life drawing classes after school too.
A GCSE points score of at least 50. Grade 4 or higher in both English Language and Mathematics. 6 in Art.
Component 1 (60% of the A level): A personal investigation coursework. This is a personal journey exploring the student’s ideas both in and beyond their sketchbook. Students in the past have worked in traditional media, such as painting, drawing, and sculpture, although many have also explored video, textiles, and installations as part of their coursework submission. Students also submit a piece of continuous prose of a minimum of 1000 words, on a theme connected with their work. The coursework component runs throughout Year 12 and right up until February of Year 13. Component 2 (40% of the A level): An externally set assignment. This is a much shorter unit, starting in February of Year 13. This culminates in a 15-hour controlled assessment in the art room in May, in which students create a final response to the set theme. The piece of work which is produced during these fifteen hours, along with all their preparatory work, is then submitted.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Langton Lane, Nackington Road, Canterbury, CT4 7AS |
Art at A level is a very popular subject at Langton. There are currently 40 students in the sixth form taking the subject, and approximately 16 of those are students new to the school. Any visitor to the school cannot help but be impressed by the quality of the A-level work on display, and year after year the A-level grades reflect this. This summer’s 2023 grades were again outstanding, with 60% of students achieving an A or A*, and no student below a C. Students undertake a quick four-week introduction course at the beginning of Year 12, allowing them to get to know their way around the department and get to know each other. The purpose-built designated sixth form art room is always a lively place to be in and the students undoubtedly benefit from the creative atmosphere that they all help create. Whether it’s down to the finished work on the walls, or unfinished work on easels, students quickly find the sixth form room a very inspiring place to study. There is also a purpose-built gallery within the Art Block, allowing students to see their work exhibited and also allowing some to curate their show. Sixth-form artwork is uploaded daily onto the school’s art Instagram site, thelangtonart. Every year we take the sixth form artists to exhibitions in London, to see, and be inspired by works on show. We offer life drawing classes after school too.
A GCSE points score of at least 50. Grade 4 or higher in both English Language and Mathematics. 6 in Art.
Component 1 (60% of the A level): A personal investigation coursework. This is a personal journey exploring the student’s ideas both in and beyond their sketchbook. Students in the past have worked in traditional media, such as painting, drawing, and sculpture, although many have also explored video, textiles, and installations as part of their coursework submission. Students also submit a piece of continuous prose of a minimum of 1000 words, on a theme connected with their work. The coursework component runs throughout Year 12 and right up until February of Year 13. Component 2 (40% of the A level): An externally set assignment. This is a much shorter unit, starting in February of Year 13. This culminates in a 15-hour controlled assessment in the art room in May, in which students create a final response to the set theme. The piece of work which is produced during these fifteen hours, along with all their preparatory work, is then submitted.