Course information
Art and Design
Alder Grange School - Lancashire
01706223171
Calder Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 8HW
Course summary

This course allows students to investigate artists, techniques, and creative processes across a broad range of art, craft, and design-based disciplines. Students are encouraged to try both new and traditional media and experiment across different art specialisms before developing personalized outcomes. Sketchbooks are used to capture and document this work, unique for each student. Art, Craft, and Design is inclusive of all art specialisms and allows students to explore fine art, graphic communication, textile design, 3D design, and photography. Students will develop transferable and employable skills such as; critical thinking, problem solving, and research-based practice.

Entry requirements

GCSE grade 5 or above, or portfolio work.

How you'll be assessed

1: Personal Investigation Practical and supporting written material No time limit, but usually completed by Feb of Y13 60% 2: Externally set assignment Practical Preparatory period + 15 hours of supervised time 40%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLancashire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCalder Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 8HW