Art and Design (Fine Art)
Queens' School - Hertfordshire
01923224465
Aldenham Road, Bushey, WD23 2TY
Course summary

"Logic will get you from point A to point B. Creativity will take you everywhere" Albert Einstein The aims and objectives of the Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Art & Design are to enable students to develop: • intellectual, imaginative, creative, and intuitive capabilities • investigative, analytical, experimental, practical, technical, and expressive skills, aesthetic understanding, and critical judgment • independence of mind in developing, refining, and communicating their own ideas, their own intentions, and their own personal outcomes • an interest in, enthusiasm for, and enjoyment of art, craft, and design • their experience of working with a broad range of media • an understanding of the interrelationships between art, craft, and design processes and an awareness of the contexts in which they operate

Entry requirements

- Grade 6 at GCSE or if not previously studied by agreement with the Head of Department following the presentation of a portfolio. - At least a grade 5 in English (Language or Literature) and 4 in mathematics, or a grade 5 in mathematics and 4 in English (Language or Literature); - A minimum GCSE Best 8 Point Score of 35.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1 Coursework (60%) Component 2 Externally set exam (40%) - A visual project with an externally set theme - 15 hour timed test

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressAldenham Road, Bushey, WD23 2TY