Course information
Art and Design (Fine Art)
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College - Leeds
01132946644
St Mark's Avenue, Leeds, LS2 9BL
Course summary

You will learn technical skills and study the work of other artists as a basis for your own artistic practice. Students work in one or more areas: drawing and painting; mixed media including collage and assemblage; sculpture; ceramics; installation; textiles. The course is assessed through a personal investigation, which involves a work journal, a final piece, and a 15-hour exam, with accompanying sketchbook.

Entry requirements

Grade 5 in GCSE Art or Merit or Distinction on a two year BTEC Art and Design Diploma. Students without these qualifications who wish to study Art should contact the department.

How you'll be assessed

COMPONENT ONE – Personal Investigation 60% of the overall mark • Portfolio of work worth 72 marks • Persona Investigation study 18 marks COMPONENT TWO- Externally set assignment worth 40% of the overall grade • Preparatory period + Supervised time 15 hours • Externally set assignment 72 marks

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityLeeds
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSt Mark's Avenue, Leeds, LS2 9BL