The course is directed at all those with a genuine interest, aptitude and enthusiasm for the subject regardless of their future intentions and aspirations. Are you a creative and original thinker who enjoys independent research? Do you relish the opportunity for hands-on experimentation with materials as a means to visually communicate your ideas? If so, then this is the subject for you. If you are intending to study art and/or design at a higher level, and/or are hoping to enter a career where an art and design background would be relevant or useful, this course must be considered essential to achieving such goals. With a view to careers, other than Fine Art, the following fields stem from the study of art and design: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Fashion and Textiles, Interior Design, Printing, Photography, Media Studies, Graphic Design, Theatre Design, Product Design and Teaching, while industries of all descriptions are becoming increasingly interested in employing people with creative skills and imagination.
Seven Grade 5's at GCSE. Grade 6 at GCSE in related subjects.
The two-year course is divided into two assessable units: Component 1: Personal Investigation (60%) Incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work and a personal study: • Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points. • The personal study will be evidenced through critical written communication showing contextual research and understanding in a minimum of 1000 words of continuous, written prose. It comprises 12% of the total qualification. Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (40%) Incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 15-hour period of sustained focus. • Preparatory studies will comprise a portfolio of practical and written development work based on the theme and suggested starting points provided in the ESA paper which is released on Feb 1st of the second year of the course. • During the 15 hour period of sustained focus under exam conditions, students will produce final outcomes extending from their preparatory studies.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £28,785; Boarding £42,750 - £46,500 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6HE |
The course is directed at all those with a genuine interest, aptitude and enthusiasm for the subject regardless of their future intentions and aspirations. Are you a creative and original thinker who enjoys independent research? Do you relish the opportunity for hands-on experimentation with materials as a means to visually communicate your ideas? If so, then this is the subject for you. If you are intending to study art and/or design at a higher level, and/or are hoping to enter a career where an art and design background would be relevant or useful, this course must be considered essential to achieving such goals. With a view to careers, other than Fine Art, the following fields stem from the study of art and design: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Fashion and Textiles, Interior Design, Printing, Photography, Media Studies, Graphic Design, Theatre Design, Product Design and Teaching, while industries of all descriptions are becoming increasingly interested in employing people with creative skills and imagination.
Seven Grade 5's at GCSE. Grade 6 at GCSE in related subjects.
The two-year course is divided into two assessable units: Component 1: Personal Investigation (60%) Incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work and a personal study: • Supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points. • The personal study will be evidenced through critical written communication showing contextual research and understanding in a minimum of 1000 words of continuous, written prose. It comprises 12% of the total qualification. Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (40%) Incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 15-hour period of sustained focus. • Preparatory studies will comprise a portfolio of practical and written development work based on the theme and suggested starting points provided in the ESA paper which is released on Feb 1st of the second year of the course. • During the 15 hour period of sustained focus under exam conditions, students will produce final outcomes extending from their preparatory studies.