In A Level Art and Design you will work to given themes in set projects, you develop your skills in observational and experimental tasks in drawing, painting and making creative artwork in two and three dimensions. We follow the Edexcel A Level Art and Design specification. Students will explore a wide range of art and design skills including traditional and non-traditional media and the role of art in historical and contemporary contexts. First-year - Component 1: Internally set assignment (skills building) - Component 2: Introduction to personal investigation assignment Second year - Component 1: Personal investigation assignment (40%) - Personal investigation essay (20%) - Component 2: Externally set examination assignment (40%)
Applicants should have five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English and Maths and Art. You may be asked to provide a portfolio of work to demonstrate your interest and potential.
In timetabled sessions, activities include: - Practical work - Research - Presentations - Critiques Work may be undertaken independently and in small groups. Homework is usually set once a week and may include research and preparation for classes, as well as starting and continuing practical work. We expect our students to be fully committed to their studies and attend all timetabled sessions. In addition, you will have the opportunity to attend trips and visits according to the needs of your individual subject. There are many enrichment opportunities, which will enable you to extend your learning beyond the bounds of your chosen subjects. You will produce a significant body of work that reflects your individual creativity, skills, interests and approach. If you wish to pursue further study in art and design, you will be given support while you compile a personal portfolio of creative artwork that may be taken to interview for an art foundation diploma course, or for direct entry to higher education. Coursework units are assessed internally by subject tutors, and sampled for moderation by EdExcel. Projects and assignments for coursework are set by subject tutors. Externally set assignments are overseen by EdExcel and students are required to produce their finished work within a specified time limit. Work is then internally assessed by subject tutors and sampled for moderation by the EdExcel external examiner.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Oxpens Road, Oxford, OX1 1SA |
In A Level Art and Design you will work to given themes in set projects, you develop your skills in observational and experimental tasks in drawing, painting and making creative artwork in two and three dimensions. We follow the Edexcel A Level Art and Design specification. Students will explore a wide range of art and design skills including traditional and non-traditional media and the role of art in historical and contemporary contexts. First-year - Component 1: Internally set assignment (skills building) - Component 2: Introduction to personal investigation assignment Second year - Component 1: Personal investigation assignment (40%) - Personal investigation essay (20%) - Component 2: Externally set examination assignment (40%)
Applicants should have five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including English and Maths and Art. You may be asked to provide a portfolio of work to demonstrate your interest and potential.
In timetabled sessions, activities include: - Practical work - Research - Presentations - Critiques Work may be undertaken independently and in small groups. Homework is usually set once a week and may include research and preparation for classes, as well as starting and continuing practical work. We expect our students to be fully committed to their studies and attend all timetabled sessions. In addition, you will have the opportunity to attend trips and visits according to the needs of your individual subject. There are many enrichment opportunities, which will enable you to extend your learning beyond the bounds of your chosen subjects. You will produce a significant body of work that reflects your individual creativity, skills, interests and approach. If you wish to pursue further study in art and design, you will be given support while you compile a personal portfolio of creative artwork that may be taken to interview for an art foundation diploma course, or for direct entry to higher education. Coursework units are assessed internally by subject tutors, and sampled for moderation by EdExcel. Projects and assignments for coursework are set by subject tutors. Externally set assignments are overseen by EdExcel and students are required to produce their finished work within a specified time limit. Work is then internally assessed by subject tutors and sampled for moderation by the EdExcel external examiner.