• Art in the Sixth Form is an extension of methods and practices developed at GCSE. We offer a general, broad-based course in the belief that flexibility and breadth of experience is important. • Projects can involve painting, drawing, 3D work, photography, graphics, textiles, or any combination of these. Students are advised to keep a broad base and specialize if they wish later, although those with strength in particular areas can opt to build a course around this. • Projects will have a framework of teacher input, technical guidance, and working methods, but will encourage students to identify, analyze and explore their own ideas. • Contextual studies of artists and aspects of Art History will be integrated into the course along with annual gallery visits. • Coursework units are not fixed in terms of content and will change from year to year. • Controlled tests are produced in response to ‘starting points’ set by the exam board.
You must have achieved five GCSEs at grade 4 or better. At least a grade 4 in GCSE Art and Design.
Component 1: The first term is an exploration of different art techniques, workshops, and experimental work aimed at developing a broad range of skills and ideas. Alongside this, students study an Art History unit which supports the critical analysis element of the course. In the second term, students will begin their Personal Investigation in which they develop a response to a theme or an idea. All work produced during component 1 represents 60% of the A-level marks. The investigation is supported by a 1000 – 3000 word study. Component 2: An externally set assignment representing 40% of the marks at A Level. This consists of a 15-hour exam preceded by three months of preparation.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | High Street, Wigton, CA7 9PX |
• Art in the Sixth Form is an extension of methods and practices developed at GCSE. We offer a general, broad-based course in the belief that flexibility and breadth of experience is important. • Projects can involve painting, drawing, 3D work, photography, graphics, textiles, or any combination of these. Students are advised to keep a broad base and specialize if they wish later, although those with strength in particular areas can opt to build a course around this. • Projects will have a framework of teacher input, technical guidance, and working methods, but will encourage students to identify, analyze and explore their own ideas. • Contextual studies of artists and aspects of Art History will be integrated into the course along with annual gallery visits. • Coursework units are not fixed in terms of content and will change from year to year. • Controlled tests are produced in response to ‘starting points’ set by the exam board.
You must have achieved five GCSEs at grade 4 or better. At least a grade 4 in GCSE Art and Design.
Component 1: The first term is an exploration of different art techniques, workshops, and experimental work aimed at developing a broad range of skills and ideas. Alongside this, students study an Art History unit which supports the critical analysis element of the course. In the second term, students will begin their Personal Investigation in which they develop a response to a theme or an idea. All work produced during component 1 represents 60% of the A-level marks. The investigation is supported by a 1000 – 3000 word study. Component 2: An externally set assignment representing 40% of the marks at A Level. This consists of a 15-hour exam preceded by three months of preparation.