Students study the AQA A Level Art and Design (Fine Art) course with an emphasis on drawing and painting activity. This course consists of two components namely the personal investigation and the externally set assignment. These units are weighted at 60% and 40% respectively. Both units involve extended projects of developing folio and sketchbook work. This evidence is then used to cover the four assessment objectives in both components comprising of: artists' research and critical understanding, refining and developing work using a range of media and processes, recording observations through drawing and other techniques, and producing a personal response in the form of a completed high-quality outcome supported by a range of developmental work. The assessment process is holistic and students are also expected to show a strong command of visual language and the ability to reflect critically on their work as it develops. Students must also provide 1000 words or more of written work to support and explain their developing work about art research and contextual understanding of the work of other artists. In Component 1 the student identifies the direction and content of study including the artists to be researched and the format and nature of the artwork produced. In component 2, students receive an externally set assignment paper in February from which they select one of several options set by the examination board. Work on that project culminates in 15 hours of controlled conditions to finalize a personal response independently of staff (exam conditions).
9-4 grades (or equivalent) in at least five GCSE subjects (please note that double awards, BTECs etc. are still counted by subject). A minimum of grade 4 (or equivalent) in both GCSE English and Mathematics. Students should have a grade ‘6’ or higher at GCSE in Art or equivalent qualification. In exceptional circumstances, students may be considered for the course if they do not meet these requirements, this will be subject to them submitting a portfolio demonstrating adequate practical skills
Students will be assessed using the four assessment objectives detailed by AQA for the Level course and given a mark out of 96 in total. Scores are determined by teaching staff using external assessment criteria from AQA after being internally checked by two staff then verified by a visiting moderator from the exam board. These will be tracked and updated during the course as work is developed and then submitted to the board for both units after the 15 hours of controlled conditions in the summer of year 13.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | South End, Boston, PE21 6JY |
Students study the AQA A Level Art and Design (Fine Art) course with an emphasis on drawing and painting activity. This course consists of two components namely the personal investigation and the externally set assignment. These units are weighted at 60% and 40% respectively. Both units involve extended projects of developing folio and sketchbook work. This evidence is then used to cover the four assessment objectives in both components comprising of: artists' research and critical understanding, refining and developing work using a range of media and processes, recording observations through drawing and other techniques, and producing a personal response in the form of a completed high-quality outcome supported by a range of developmental work. The assessment process is holistic and students are also expected to show a strong command of visual language and the ability to reflect critically on their work as it develops. Students must also provide 1000 words or more of written work to support and explain their developing work about art research and contextual understanding of the work of other artists. In Component 1 the student identifies the direction and content of study including the artists to be researched and the format and nature of the artwork produced. In component 2, students receive an externally set assignment paper in February from which they select one of several options set by the examination board. Work on that project culminates in 15 hours of controlled conditions to finalize a personal response independently of staff (exam conditions).
9-4 grades (or equivalent) in at least five GCSE subjects (please note that double awards, BTECs etc. are still counted by subject). A minimum of grade 4 (or equivalent) in both GCSE English and Mathematics. Students should have a grade ‘6’ or higher at GCSE in Art or equivalent qualification. In exceptional circumstances, students may be considered for the course if they do not meet these requirements, this will be subject to them submitting a portfolio demonstrating adequate practical skills
Students will be assessed using the four assessment objectives detailed by AQA for the Level course and given a mark out of 96 in total. Scores are determined by teaching staff using external assessment criteria from AQA after being internally checked by two staff then verified by a visiting moderator from the exam board. These will be tracked and updated during the course as work is developed and then submitted to the board for both units after the 15 hours of controlled conditions in the summer of year 13.