Art provides students with the practical and conceptual skills, materials and tools to go on highly rewarding and creative personal journeys. Teaching students to think and act critically and creatively is central to the department’s aims. In the process, students also acquire transferable skills that can be carried over to other subject areas as well as into their lives beyond college.
A high grade at GCSE Art would be an excellent asset but not essential. Above all, you should have an interest in creating and understanding Art and the determination to develop that interest. Communication is integral to the study of A-Level Art, with students also expected to show refined skills in their chosen medium. Other key skills are IT, Photography, problem solving and development of ideas.
We have very high expectations within the department, and in 2016 100% of candidates achieved A*- B grade. We encourage students to set their sights high and meet their aspirations. The course is linear with four individual projects. The last one will be set by the examination board, with a concluding 15hour examination in the summer term. Only the marks for the last two projects will count towards the A-level grade, with the exam project accounting for 40% and the Personal Project Year 1: In the first year, students develop a series of work through technical workshops in response to a theme given by their tutor. This unit is internally assessed. For their second project, students will mirror the second year students, choosing a title from an examination paper to develop, concluding in a 10hour exam. This unit is also internally assessed and will determine in students can continue into the second year. Year 2: Personal Project, starting in the September to January. Students to create a portfolio of work on a theme of their choosing. This must be supported by a written study of 1000-3000 words. Externally set assignment, starting in February to May. Students to develop a body of work that is in response to one of the titles given by the Examination Board.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £17,900 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Water Tower Hill, Croydon, CR0 5SX |
Art provides students with the practical and conceptual skills, materials and tools to go on highly rewarding and creative personal journeys. Teaching students to think and act critically and creatively is central to the department’s aims. In the process, students also acquire transferable skills that can be carried over to other subject areas as well as into their lives beyond college.
A high grade at GCSE Art would be an excellent asset but not essential. Above all, you should have an interest in creating and understanding Art and the determination to develop that interest. Communication is integral to the study of A-Level Art, with students also expected to show refined skills in their chosen medium. Other key skills are IT, Photography, problem solving and development of ideas.
We have very high expectations within the department, and in 2016 100% of candidates achieved A*- B grade. We encourage students to set their sights high and meet their aspirations. The course is linear with four individual projects. The last one will be set by the examination board, with a concluding 15hour examination in the summer term. Only the marks for the last two projects will count towards the A-level grade, with the exam project accounting for 40% and the Personal Project Year 1: In the first year, students develop a series of work through technical workshops in response to a theme given by their tutor. This unit is internally assessed. For their second project, students will mirror the second year students, choosing a title from an examination paper to develop, concluding in a 10hour exam. This unit is also internally assessed and will determine in students can continue into the second year. Year 2: Personal Project, starting in the September to January. Students to create a portfolio of work on a theme of their choosing. This must be supported by a written study of 1000-3000 words. Externally set assignment, starting in February to May. Students to develop a body of work that is in response to one of the titles given by the Examination Board.