Creativity is vital; the ability to think around a problem, communicate your ideas and express yourself and your opinion, are highly valued skills sought after in any future career pathway. At A Level, there are two options available in Art and Design currently. Both are 2-year courses. You may take a general practical course (Fine Art), which will include the choice of responding in drawing, painting, sculpture, print, glass, ceramic and photography or you may specialise in the photographic process (Photography). Each course will have a clear guide available which will give information on our expectations and assessment. The Photography course is initially split into Darkroom and Digital photographic techniques and although an advantage, no previous knowledge of either is required. After a period of teacher-led instruction learning the history and basics of camera operation, darkroom developing and Photoshop CS3 manipulation, a themed project is set for which high levels of initiative and pro-activity are required.
You should have a minimum of Grade 6 at GCSE in either Art or Photography. You will need imagination, determination and most of all an open and flexible approach to learning. No prior specific experience is needed for the Photography course although the pupil must demonstrate an ability to apply self – discipline and communicate creatively. Blundell’s Art Department also offer the Gold Award in the Arts qualification through Trinity College London and A Level pupils in Year 12 are encouraged to seek further information from gaw@blundells.org as success in the Gold Award attracts 16 UCAS points.
Blundell’s School now offers A Levels in both Fine Art and Photography. The Personal Investigation for Year 13 is started in Year 12. At Year 13 the pupils complete the coursework body of work (personal investigation) then prepare and in Spring Term sit a final practical externally set examination. One theme is chosen from 7 offered and the students follow an exploration of that theme followed by a 15 hour practical examination around Easter in Year 13. Lesson time after this can be dedicated to other A Level subjects prior to the main examination season.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £17,340 - £26,595; Boarding £21,000 - £43,590 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Blundell's Road, Tiverton, EX16 4DN |
Creativity is vital; the ability to think around a problem, communicate your ideas and express yourself and your opinion, are highly valued skills sought after in any future career pathway. At A Level, there are two options available in Art and Design currently. Both are 2-year courses. You may take a general practical course (Fine Art), which will include the choice of responding in drawing, painting, sculpture, print, glass, ceramic and photography or you may specialise in the photographic process (Photography). Each course will have a clear guide available which will give information on our expectations and assessment. The Photography course is initially split into Darkroom and Digital photographic techniques and although an advantage, no previous knowledge of either is required. After a period of teacher-led instruction learning the history and basics of camera operation, darkroom developing and Photoshop CS3 manipulation, a themed project is set for which high levels of initiative and pro-activity are required.
You should have a minimum of Grade 6 at GCSE in either Art or Photography. You will need imagination, determination and most of all an open and flexible approach to learning. No prior specific experience is needed for the Photography course although the pupil must demonstrate an ability to apply self – discipline and communicate creatively. Blundell’s Art Department also offer the Gold Award in the Arts qualification through Trinity College London and A Level pupils in Year 12 are encouraged to seek further information from gaw@blundells.org as success in the Gold Award attracts 16 UCAS points.
Blundell’s School now offers A Levels in both Fine Art and Photography. The Personal Investigation for Year 13 is started in Year 12. At Year 13 the pupils complete the coursework body of work (personal investigation) then prepare and in Spring Term sit a final practical externally set examination. One theme is chosen from 7 offered and the students follow an exploration of that theme followed by a 15 hour practical examination around Easter in Year 13. Lesson time after this can be dedicated to other A Level subjects prior to the main examination season.