This lively and popular course is suitable for students that have a passion or interest in Art and Design and have achieved a higher grade in this subject at GCSE level. It is a subject that develops creative and analytical skills alongside practical visual communication techniques. During the course, students will explore ideas that will lead them on a personal journey allowing the opportunity to produce outcomes in a range of media and techniques. They will learn how to analyse, evaluate and respond to the work of a range of different artists and practitioners.
- A GCSE equivalent to grade 6 or above in Art or a creative based subject OR by interview. - Applicants need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
Component 1 – (60%) Personal Investigation. Students will visit London galleries and choose artists to inspire the direction of their ideas. This personal journey will conclude in a final presentation of work until February half term of Year 13. This component also requires students to produce a 1000-3000 word essay to summarise their investigation. Component 2 – (40%) Externally Set Task. The examination component requires students to produce a unit of work responding to a question set by the exam board AQA. Students will receive an exam paper with a choice of questions. On making their choice, students will investigate a range of ideas as part of their assessed prep work which concludes in a final piece completed during a 15 hour controlled assessment.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Derby Road, Swanwick, Alfreton, DE55 1AE |
This lively and popular course is suitable for students that have a passion or interest in Art and Design and have achieved a higher grade in this subject at GCSE level. It is a subject that develops creative and analytical skills alongside practical visual communication techniques. During the course, students will explore ideas that will lead them on a personal journey allowing the opportunity to produce outcomes in a range of media and techniques. They will learn how to analyse, evaluate and respond to the work of a range of different artists and practitioners.
- A GCSE equivalent to grade 6 or above in Art or a creative based subject OR by interview. - Applicants need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above.
Component 1 – (60%) Personal Investigation. Students will visit London galleries and choose artists to inspire the direction of their ideas. This personal journey will conclude in a final presentation of work until February half term of Year 13. This component also requires students to produce a 1000-3000 word essay to summarise their investigation. Component 2 – (40%) Externally Set Task. The examination component requires students to produce a unit of work responding to a question set by the exam board AQA. Students will receive an exam paper with a choice of questions. On making their choice, students will investigate a range of ideas as part of their assessed prep work which concludes in a final piece completed during a 15 hour controlled assessment.