Studying A level Art and Design will develop your creativity and is a key qualification for entry to a wide range of careers in the arts. You will learn to record from observation using drawing and photography, gathering visual information (including studying work by other artists, designers and craftspeople). You will experiment with a wide range of art media leading to more resolved final pieces. You can expect to develop these skills in your own space (within the VIth Form Art Studio) and on trips to galleries inLondon/Glasgow/Edinburgh/Liverpool/Manchester. Year 12 A general Art & Design course covering Fine Art (Drawing, Painting and Printmaking), Graphic Communication (Art applied to Design Brief), Photography and Sculpture/3D Design Year 13 Students will be given the opportunity to specialise in one of the areas studied in Year 1 or to continue on a general Art & Design pathway.
A Grade 6+ at Art GCSE is usually essential to study this course.
Unit 1 – Portfolio (60% of total A Level marks) A practical unit where a range of skills and techniques will be developed over the two years leading to an extended project on a set theme. Also includes a personal investigation based on a photographer/artist/art movement or genre of 1000-3000 words. Unit 2 – Externally Set Assignment(40% of total A Level marks) A practical unit developing work on one of a choice of 8 themes culminating in a 15 hour final piece.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Troutbeck Bridge, Windermere, LA23 1HW |
Studying A level Art and Design will develop your creativity and is a key qualification for entry to a wide range of careers in the arts. You will learn to record from observation using drawing and photography, gathering visual information (including studying work by other artists, designers and craftspeople). You will experiment with a wide range of art media leading to more resolved final pieces. You can expect to develop these skills in your own space (within the VIth Form Art Studio) and on trips to galleries inLondon/Glasgow/Edinburgh/Liverpool/Manchester. Year 12 A general Art & Design course covering Fine Art (Drawing, Painting and Printmaking), Graphic Communication (Art applied to Design Brief), Photography and Sculpture/3D Design Year 13 Students will be given the opportunity to specialise in one of the areas studied in Year 1 or to continue on a general Art & Design pathway.
A Grade 6+ at Art GCSE is usually essential to study this course.
Unit 1 – Portfolio (60% of total A Level marks) A practical unit where a range of skills and techniques will be developed over the two years leading to an extended project on a set theme. Also includes a personal investigation based on a photographer/artist/art movement or genre of 1000-3000 words. Unit 2 – Externally Set Assignment(40% of total A Level marks) A practical unit developing work on one of a choice of 8 themes culminating in a 15 hour final piece.