Art and Design
Erasmus Darwin Academy - Staffordshire
01543685828
Pool Road, Burntwood, WS7 3QW
Course summary

Art and Design provide students with opportunities to develop personal responses to ideas, observations, experiences, environments, and cultures in practical, critical, and contextual forms. Whether it’s printmaking, drawing, or painting, Art gives you the freedom to develop your style and talent. Ofsted singled out the Art department within their report. “In art, the teaching is consistently outstanding, with students making exceptional progress”. In Art, we achieve outstanding results and high-quality work. As you progress through the A-level course and learn more advanced skills you will be encouraged to find ways of developing your own personal style and interests. The course will enable you to work to your strengths in painting, print, textiles, drawing, 3-dimensional work, mixed media, and Photography

Entry requirements

Grade 6 Art

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1 Coursework portfolio. (Body of work based on a chosen themed combined in a portfolio). Unit 2 Externally set assignment. (Body of work/portfolio based on an exam question). Unit 3 Personal investigation (supported by a written element 1000-3000 words). Unit 4 Externally set exam. (Response to an externally set assignment 15 hours).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressPool Road, Burntwood, WS7 3QW