We follow the AQA Art, Craft, and Design specifications. This is a broad-based course exploring practical and contextual work through a range of 2D and 3d processes. During the course, students are introduced to a wide variety of experiences providing them with opportunities to develop skills and understanding in: Drawing Painting Mixed media Textiles Printmaking Photography Digital art 3D form Art and Design at A-level is a well-established course at Malbank Sixth Form College. Indeed, the department was ranked 2nd in the entire country in 2012 regarding students overperforming against targets since then the Art department has maintained high standards with 100% of students achieving A*-C grades every single year with a proven track record of students achieving top A and A* grades. All staff within the department are trained specialists across a wide range of specialisms including Textiles, Painting, Graphic Design, and Art History.
Entry level requirement of five grade 5's at GCSE. The minimum requirement is a level 4 at GCSE in any Art & Design course.
Coursework and an externally set exam. Coursework Portfolio: Foundation Project During the first half term, year 12 students will complete a foundation project during which they will explore and develop a range of practical and technical skills inspired by a chosen theme. Component 1: 60% (96 Marks) Students will conduct a practical investigation using their project brief based on an idea, issue, concept, or theme of their choice, supported by written material. The investigation will be led by the student with support from teaching staff in ensuring assessment objectives have been met. The investigation completes a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. Externally Set Assignment Component 2: 40% (96 Marks) On 1st February of the second year, students are asked to select one question from an externally set paper and this date prepare research material, photographs, and drawings, as well as experimental work during January, February, and March in lessons and at home. At the end of the preparatory period, students will sit a 15-hour supervised period in which they must complete an outcome for this externally set assignment component.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Welsh Row, Nantwich, CW5 5HD |
We follow the AQA Art, Craft, and Design specifications. This is a broad-based course exploring practical and contextual work through a range of 2D and 3d processes. During the course, students are introduced to a wide variety of experiences providing them with opportunities to develop skills and understanding in: Drawing Painting Mixed media Textiles Printmaking Photography Digital art 3D form Art and Design at A-level is a well-established course at Malbank Sixth Form College. Indeed, the department was ranked 2nd in the entire country in 2012 regarding students overperforming against targets since then the Art department has maintained high standards with 100% of students achieving A*-C grades every single year with a proven track record of students achieving top A and A* grades. All staff within the department are trained specialists across a wide range of specialisms including Textiles, Painting, Graphic Design, and Art History.
Entry level requirement of five grade 5's at GCSE. The minimum requirement is a level 4 at GCSE in any Art & Design course.
Coursework and an externally set exam. Coursework Portfolio: Foundation Project During the first half term, year 12 students will complete a foundation project during which they will explore and develop a range of practical and technical skills inspired by a chosen theme. Component 1: 60% (96 Marks) Students will conduct a practical investigation using their project brief based on an idea, issue, concept, or theme of their choice, supported by written material. The investigation will be led by the student with support from teaching staff in ensuring assessment objectives have been met. The investigation completes a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. Externally Set Assignment Component 2: 40% (96 Marks) On 1st February of the second year, students are asked to select one question from an externally set paper and this date prepare research material, photographs, and drawings, as well as experimental work during January, February, and March in lessons and at home. At the end of the preparatory period, students will sit a 15-hour supervised period in which they must complete an outcome for this externally set assignment component.