If you are an ideas person and you like creating things that are useful and visually appealing, then the art and design course could be the option for you. It will help you gain a greater understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts. We encourage lateral thinkers and creative problem solvers.
• 5+ GCSEs in grades 9-4 including a strong pass (grade 5) in English and maths • Grade 6 in Maths entry requirement to study Maths A Level • Grade 6 in Science and maths recommended to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels. Students must have sat the higher tier papers for Science and Maths. * The option to take 4 A’ Level courses will be made only in exceptional circumstances.
Year 12 Structured taught units of work to produce a series of sketchbooks and final pieces covering the four assessment objectives. Students will have the opportunity to experiment and develop their interests in the subject. This leads students towards establishing confidence for the full A Level in Year 13. Year 13 Unit 1: Personal Investigation - students develop their interests and produce a sketchbook and final pieces of work covering four assessment objectives. There is also a written research project of up to 3000 words that runs alongside the practical aspect of the course. Unit 2: Externally set assignment - students respond to a set question for a 15-hour exam after a period of research and investigation. Students produce a sketchbook and final pieces of work covering the four assessment objectives.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Queens Park Road, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE |
If you are an ideas person and you like creating things that are useful and visually appealing, then the art and design course could be the option for you. It will help you gain a greater understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the visual arts. We encourage lateral thinkers and creative problem solvers.
• 5+ GCSEs in grades 9-4 including a strong pass (grade 5) in English and maths • Grade 6 in Maths entry requirement to study Maths A Level • Grade 6 in Science and maths recommended to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels. Students must have sat the higher tier papers for Science and Maths. * The option to take 4 A’ Level courses will be made only in exceptional circumstances.
Year 12 Structured taught units of work to produce a series of sketchbooks and final pieces covering the four assessment objectives. Students will have the opportunity to experiment and develop their interests in the subject. This leads students towards establishing confidence for the full A Level in Year 13. Year 13 Unit 1: Personal Investigation - students develop their interests and produce a sketchbook and final pieces of work covering four assessment objectives. There is also a written research project of up to 3000 words that runs alongside the practical aspect of the course. Unit 2: Externally set assignment - students respond to a set question for a 15-hour exam after a period of research and investigation. Students produce a sketchbook and final pieces of work covering the four assessment objectives.