We deliver a diverse qualification aimed at students wishing to enter careers across many areas within the visual arts such as fine art, mixed media, site-specific art, installation, graphics, web design, fashion, textiles, animation or photography. Groups are taught through a mixture of teacher-led sessions, group work, and individual tutorials. Contextual studies are fundamental to visual art and design practice. Within projects we analyze the work of artists, craftspeople, and designers; this features strongly in all aspects of the course. We take advantage of opportunities to work with galleries and museums. As your portfolio progresses you will build on your specialist area of expertise and develop highly personal, professional outcomes.
Our course centre requirements for all courses are grade 4 or above in 5 subjects including GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics with a good attitude to learning. Course centre requirements + minimum grade 5 in art and design or grade 4 with teacher recommendation.
This course is predominately coursework, with the A-level coursework being worth 60%. Your portfolio work will culminate in an externally set assignment worth 40%. This is another coursework unit that ends with a controlled test, producing an outcome in exam conditions. All coursework and examinations are teacher-assessed.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Gateshead |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Birtley Lane, Birtley, Chester le Street, DH3 2LP |
We deliver a diverse qualification aimed at students wishing to enter careers across many areas within the visual arts such as fine art, mixed media, site-specific art, installation, graphics, web design, fashion, textiles, animation or photography. Groups are taught through a mixture of teacher-led sessions, group work, and individual tutorials. Contextual studies are fundamental to visual art and design practice. Within projects we analyze the work of artists, craftspeople, and designers; this features strongly in all aspects of the course. We take advantage of opportunities to work with galleries and museums. As your portfolio progresses you will build on your specialist area of expertise and develop highly personal, professional outcomes.
Our course centre requirements for all courses are grade 4 or above in 5 subjects including GCSE English Language and GCSE Mathematics with a good attitude to learning. Course centre requirements + minimum grade 5 in art and design or grade 4 with teacher recommendation.
This course is predominately coursework, with the A-level coursework being worth 60%. Your portfolio work will culminate in an externally set assignment worth 40%. This is another coursework unit that ends with a controlled test, producing an outcome in exam conditions. All coursework and examinations are teacher-assessed.