A Level Art & Design is a two year course that supports students explore and develop appropriate skills and techniques for higher education. Students will research a variety of topics and produce meaningful projects as part of their personal investigation. Each component aims to develop students’ ability to generate and develop ideas for their practical work and to build contextual understanding, from either a self selected or teacher–negotiated focus. Students will be required to: ● develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. ● explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. ● record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. ● present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.
The requirements are grade 5 or above in GCSE Art & Design plus strong drawing skills. It is necessary for students to work independently at times and complete various workshops. Please speak to a member of the Art team if you did not study GCSE Art and we can discuss your suitability.
The A level consists of two components: Component 1 - Personal Investigation (60%) • Part 1 - From personal starting points students to submit supporting studies and personal outcomes • Part 2 - Personal study. Students to submit a piece of ‘continuous prose’ of 3000 words. Component 2 - Externally Set Assignment (40%) Externally set, broad-based theme released to teachers and students. Students will create over 15 hours of sustained focus and a final response to the theme. They will submit preparatory studies and personal outcomes. Candidates will be required to be enthusiastic, committed and well organised to succeed at A level Art and Design. Students will have to work from personal starting points and therefore have the scope to be independent of thought while improving skills and creative processes during structured lessons. It is vital for the candidate to complete work in a fluent and confident way in order to achieve in the subject. The course should appeal to the serious art student who wishes to explore their creative and problem solving skills and abilities independently.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Chartridge Lane, Chesham, HP5 2RG |
A Level Art & Design is a two year course that supports students explore and develop appropriate skills and techniques for higher education. Students will research a variety of topics and produce meaningful projects as part of their personal investigation. Each component aims to develop students’ ability to generate and develop ideas for their practical work and to build contextual understanding, from either a self selected or teacher–negotiated focus. Students will be required to: ● develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. ● explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. ● record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. ● present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.
The requirements are grade 5 or above in GCSE Art & Design plus strong drawing skills. It is necessary for students to work independently at times and complete various workshops. Please speak to a member of the Art team if you did not study GCSE Art and we can discuss your suitability.
The A level consists of two components: Component 1 - Personal Investigation (60%) • Part 1 - From personal starting points students to submit supporting studies and personal outcomes • Part 2 - Personal study. Students to submit a piece of ‘continuous prose’ of 3000 words. Component 2 - Externally Set Assignment (40%) Externally set, broad-based theme released to teachers and students. Students will create over 15 hours of sustained focus and a final response to the theme. They will submit preparatory studies and personal outcomes. Candidates will be required to be enthusiastic, committed and well organised to succeed at A level Art and Design. Students will have to work from personal starting points and therefore have the scope to be independent of thought while improving skills and creative processes during structured lessons. It is vital for the candidate to complete work in a fluent and confident way in order to achieve in the subject. The course should appeal to the serious art student who wishes to explore their creative and problem solving skills and abilities independently.