A-level Art and Design is a two-year linear course that culminates in a 15-hour examination at the end of the two-year course. This subject encourages an individual and independent approach. Art and Design remains a very popular option at A-level. First Year Students develop ideas and findings based on an area of individual investigation. The Personal investigation allows students to consolidate and develop practical concerns whilst demanding focused and substantial responses to the work of others. The investigation can be based on a topic of their choice and will take the form of a written essay supported by a body of practical work. The year ends with an internally set Controlled Assignment to create a final outcome for their Personal Investigation. Second Year Students will spend the beginning of the year until February making improvements based on feedback on their portfolio of work. They will also expand on their skills and contextual knowledge through weekly workshops. From February students will be given their Controlled Assignment examination papers. They will investigate a title of their choice from the paper selection through artist studies and experimentation with media ready for May when they will sit their examination for the A-level course.
- GCSE grade 6 or above in Art or Photography. - OR a Level 2 qualification at Distinction, A grade or equivalent, in an Art-related discipline. - Where GCSE Art & Design/Photography or a Level 2 qualification in an Art related discipline has not been studied, you must be able to prove your ability is equivalent to GCSE grade 6, by completing a 2-4 page portfolio to show your drawing or photography ability.
First Year - students will be internally assessed by creating an outcome for their Personal Investigation in a 10-hour examination. This will be assessed by the teachers in the department and awarded a grade. Second Year - the completed Personal Investigation will be externally moderated and this will be worth 60% of the overall A-level Grade. The Controlled Assignment will be externally moderated and this will be worth 40% of the overall A-level Grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | West Street, Horncastle, LN9 5AD |
A-level Art and Design is a two-year linear course that culminates in a 15-hour examination at the end of the two-year course. This subject encourages an individual and independent approach. Art and Design remains a very popular option at A-level. First Year Students develop ideas and findings based on an area of individual investigation. The Personal investigation allows students to consolidate and develop practical concerns whilst demanding focused and substantial responses to the work of others. The investigation can be based on a topic of their choice and will take the form of a written essay supported by a body of practical work. The year ends with an internally set Controlled Assignment to create a final outcome for their Personal Investigation. Second Year Students will spend the beginning of the year until February making improvements based on feedback on their portfolio of work. They will also expand on their skills and contextual knowledge through weekly workshops. From February students will be given their Controlled Assignment examination papers. They will investigate a title of their choice from the paper selection through artist studies and experimentation with media ready for May when they will sit their examination for the A-level course.
- GCSE grade 6 or above in Art or Photography. - OR a Level 2 qualification at Distinction, A grade or equivalent, in an Art-related discipline. - Where GCSE Art & Design/Photography or a Level 2 qualification in an Art related discipline has not been studied, you must be able to prove your ability is equivalent to GCSE grade 6, by completing a 2-4 page portfolio to show your drawing or photography ability.
First Year - students will be internally assessed by creating an outcome for their Personal Investigation in a 10-hour examination. This will be assessed by the teachers in the department and awarded a grade. Second Year - the completed Personal Investigation will be externally moderated and this will be worth 60% of the overall A-level Grade. The Controlled Assignment will be externally moderated and this will be worth 40% of the overall A-level Grade.