This is an exciting, vibrant, explorative course which will enable you to create a personal investigation (coursework project). It culminates in a 15-hour examination based upon an externally set assignment – the examination time is used to create a final piece for the exam project. You will produce practical, experimental and critical/contextual work, which is realised in any media: painting, mixed media, sculpture, photography, textiles, drawing, ceramics, printmaking or installation. The work created should demonstrate use of the formal elements and creative skills, and will give form to your own thoughts, feelings and ideas. You will be encouraged to experiment and be inquisitive, as well as to explore the world in a variety of ways. There is flexibility for you to major in one area of study, for example photography or textiles should this be your preference.
Entry to Sixth Form is by application and is dependent on the candidate achieving the minimum academic requirement of five GCSE grades at C or above (at least three at Grade B or above). The course suits those with a creative background of some type (art, photography, textiles) and an understanding of visual literacy. The course encourages independent working as you develop your self-directed project. A passion for creativity and a willingness to experiment are essential to benefit fully from this concept-driven course. You will be expected to write an accompanying essay to support your personal study, therefore literacy is important. Specialist support and guidance will be given to maximise your potential and give you the opportunity to explore the media of your choice.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Akeley Wood Senior School, Bycell Road, MK18 5AE |
This is an exciting, vibrant, explorative course which will enable you to create a personal investigation (coursework project). It culminates in a 15-hour examination based upon an externally set assignment – the examination time is used to create a final piece for the exam project. You will produce practical, experimental and critical/contextual work, which is realised in any media: painting, mixed media, sculpture, photography, textiles, drawing, ceramics, printmaking or installation. The work created should demonstrate use of the formal elements and creative skills, and will give form to your own thoughts, feelings and ideas. You will be encouraged to experiment and be inquisitive, as well as to explore the world in a variety of ways. There is flexibility for you to major in one area of study, for example photography or textiles should this be your preference.
Entry to Sixth Form is by application and is dependent on the candidate achieving the minimum academic requirement of five GCSE grades at C or above (at least three at Grade B or above). The course suits those with a creative background of some type (art, photography, textiles) and an understanding of visual literacy. The course encourages independent working as you develop your self-directed project. A passion for creativity and a willingness to experiment are essential to benefit fully from this concept-driven course. You will be expected to write an accompanying essay to support your personal study, therefore literacy is important. Specialist support and guidance will be given to maximise your potential and give you the opportunity to explore the media of your choice.