Fine Art consists of two components • Personal investigation (includes a 1000-word related study) 60% • Externally set task 40% (15 hours) Further study can take the following routes • Foundation Studies to experience different aspects of Art and Design, followed by entry into a degree course. • Direct entry into a degree course The key areas for study at the degree level are: • Fine Art, Printmaking and Sculpture • Fashion, Textiles Design and Retail • Interior and Exhibition Design • Architecture • Graphic Design • 3D Design Product and Industrial • 3D Design, Furniture, Glass, Ceramics, Jewellery • Multi-media, Computer Animation, Film, Photography • Theatre, Film, TV Costume and Set Production Education
Entrance into Sixth Form is based upon achieving an average point score of 4 in your best five subjects. Where a student has studied GCSE or BTEC in a subject they would like to study in Sixth Form, it is recommended that a Grade 5 (equivalent) or above is achieved.
AO1 – Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding (25%) AO2 – Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques, and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops (25%) AO3 – Record ideas, observations, and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress (25%) AO4 – Present a personal and meaningful response that realizes intentions and, where appropriate, make connections between visual and other elements (25%)
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Walsall |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Erdington Road, Aldridge, Walsall, WS9 0RN |
Fine Art consists of two components • Personal investigation (includes a 1000-word related study) 60% • Externally set task 40% (15 hours) Further study can take the following routes • Foundation Studies to experience different aspects of Art and Design, followed by entry into a degree course. • Direct entry into a degree course The key areas for study at the degree level are: • Fine Art, Printmaking and Sculpture • Fashion, Textiles Design and Retail • Interior and Exhibition Design • Architecture • Graphic Design • 3D Design Product and Industrial • 3D Design, Furniture, Glass, Ceramics, Jewellery • Multi-media, Computer Animation, Film, Photography • Theatre, Film, TV Costume and Set Production Education
Entrance into Sixth Form is based upon achieving an average point score of 4 in your best five subjects. Where a student has studied GCSE or BTEC in a subject they would like to study in Sixth Form, it is recommended that a Grade 5 (equivalent) or above is achieved.
AO1 – Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding (25%) AO2 – Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques, and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops (25%) AO3 – Record ideas, observations, and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress (25%) AO4 – Present a personal and meaningful response that realizes intentions and, where appropriate, make connections between visual and other elements (25%)