In the first year of the course the students explore a variety of methods, techniques, and processes on a variety of scales as part of a creative journey from starting point to final outcome. They begin with a series of workshops looking at drawing, painting, printing, and sculpture and then move onto a mini project on ‘Environment.’ The students are introduced to different starting points and techniques before independently exploring their own. After this the students complete a mock exam project. They receive a selection of themes previously set by the exam board and explore these in depth resulting in multiple development studies and a final outcome. Students are required to demonstrate an appreciation of different approaches to recording images and developing ideas, such as observation, analysis, expression, and imagination. In Year 13, students are expected to build on their learning from the previous year. This could be achieved by greater specialisation in a particular medium or process or extended development of particular themes, ideas, concepts, or issues. There is a written element to the portfolio at A-level which encourages an in-depth exploration of a specific theme/artist/technique/movement.
A minimum of a grade 4 in GCSE Art would be accepted to start this course. A grade 5, however, is preferred. Highly motivated students who have a welldeveloped independent work ethic are best suited to this course.
The 2-year A-level course consists of Unit 1 (Portfolio) and Unit 2 (Externally set assignment). Assessment, progress, and targets are all discussed and agreed in 1-1 scheduled meetings throughout the year and are recorded in individual progress booklets. Regular summative assessments are also completed throughout the course in order to give the students comprehensive feedback on their work. Unit 2 papers are provided by the exam board (AQA) and distributed in February Year 13. All work is moderated initially by the centre and then a sample of work is provided for the exam board.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Paganhill, Stroud, GL5 4AX |
In the first year of the course the students explore a variety of methods, techniques, and processes on a variety of scales as part of a creative journey from starting point to final outcome. They begin with a series of workshops looking at drawing, painting, printing, and sculpture and then move onto a mini project on ‘Environment.’ The students are introduced to different starting points and techniques before independently exploring their own. After this the students complete a mock exam project. They receive a selection of themes previously set by the exam board and explore these in depth resulting in multiple development studies and a final outcome. Students are required to demonstrate an appreciation of different approaches to recording images and developing ideas, such as observation, analysis, expression, and imagination. In Year 13, students are expected to build on their learning from the previous year. This could be achieved by greater specialisation in a particular medium or process or extended development of particular themes, ideas, concepts, or issues. There is a written element to the portfolio at A-level which encourages an in-depth exploration of a specific theme/artist/technique/movement.
A minimum of a grade 4 in GCSE Art would be accepted to start this course. A grade 5, however, is preferred. Highly motivated students who have a welldeveloped independent work ethic are best suited to this course.
The 2-year A-level course consists of Unit 1 (Portfolio) and Unit 2 (Externally set assignment). Assessment, progress, and targets are all discussed and agreed in 1-1 scheduled meetings throughout the year and are recorded in individual progress booklets. Regular summative assessments are also completed throughout the course in order to give the students comprehensive feedback on their work. Unit 2 papers are provided by the exam board (AQA) and distributed in February Year 13. All work is moderated initially by the centre and then a sample of work is provided for the exam board.