Art and Design (Fine Art)
Giggleswick School - North Yorkshire
01729893000
Giggleswick, Settle, BD24 0DE
Course summary

The course will suit anyone with a keen interest in creativity. If you enjoyed art at GCSE you will relish the A level course. It is a very flexible course and can be adapted to suit a student’s individual strengths. Successful students are self-motivated and willing to explore and experiment with materials, ideas and processes.

Entry requirements

Course Requirement: Level 5 in GCSE Art

How you'll be assessed

Coursework (60%) - A coursework component is submitted along with a 1000 to 1500 word essay on the artists and ideas which have influenced your project. Recording using sketch books and a portfolio of work is key to this development Examination (40%) - The exam unit sees students respond to a theme or title set by the exam board, over several weeks, in which they prepare for a final piece showing 15 hours of total work. This can be work encompassing printmaking, painting, sculpture, ceramics or for textiles any appropriate textile and embroidery methods

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£20,940 - £41,910
Sixth Form Fee£7,125 - £27,090
AddressGiggleswick, Settle, BD24 0DE