Course information
Art and Design (Fine Art)
St John Henry Newman Catholic School - Cumberland
01228404942
Scalegate Road, Carlisle, CA2 4NL
Course summary

In Component 1, pupils develop work based on an idea, issue, concept or theme leading to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. Practical elements should make connections with some aspect of contemporary or past practice of artist(s), designer(s), photographers or craftspeople and include written work of no less than 1000 and no more than 3000 words which supports the practical work. In Component 2, pupils respond to a stimulus, provided by AQA, to produce work which provides evidence of their ability to work independently within specified time constraints, developing a personal and meaningful response which addresses all the assessment objectives and leads to a finished outcome or a series of outcomes. This is a practical unit with written elements in which candidates are expected to develop a personal investigation based on an idea, issue, concept or theme leading to a finished piece or pieces. The practical elements are linked with some aspect of contemporary or past practice of artists, designers or craftspeople

Entry requirements

Grade 5 or above in Art and Design plus two other GCSE passes at grade C or above. A genuine interest in the subject is essential!

How you'll be assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressScalegate Road, Carlisle, CA2 4NL