The Art and Design department offers a range of A Level options to students: Fine Art, 3D Design, Fashion and Textile and Photography. Not all of these courses will run each year, this will depend on the interest in each subject. Post A level you can pursue a one-year Art and Design Foundation course, prior to degree in a specialist area, or some students apply direct to specialist Art and Design degree courses. The Head of Department will help you to select and apply to Art and Design Schools and to prepare a portfolio for interview. Art and Design A levels are seen as equivalent to any other A level by universities for UCAS applications. The course encourages a broad approach to a range of areas of Fine Art inspired by the study of historical and contemporary artists. You will gain skills in research, observation, development and experimentation in a range of media, processes and techniques.
The standard entry requirement for students entering Sixth Form is 6 GCSEs at grade 5 or above with a grade 7 or above in the subjects they wish to pursue at A Level. Students studying subjects such as Psychology and Business Studies that have not been studied previously, should show proficiency in similar subjects. Entry is at the discretion of the Headmaster. It is preferable if you have taken Art or Design at GCSE or equivalent as the courses lead directly onto A Level. It is essential to have good observational drawing skills or design skills and an awareness of Art and Design History. If taking photography it is preferable to own your own camera.
Component 1: Personal Investigation You must produce two elements: • A portfolio of practical work showing your personal response to either a starting point, brief, scenario, or stimulus, devised and provided by you in consultation with your teacher. • A Related Study of continuous prose with a guided minimum of 1,500 words.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £7,497 - £18,186; Boarding £20,184 - £32,790 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Sherborne, DT9 6EN |
The Art and Design department offers a range of A Level options to students: Fine Art, 3D Design, Fashion and Textile and Photography. Not all of these courses will run each year, this will depend on the interest in each subject. Post A level you can pursue a one-year Art and Design Foundation course, prior to degree in a specialist area, or some students apply direct to specialist Art and Design degree courses. The Head of Department will help you to select and apply to Art and Design Schools and to prepare a portfolio for interview. Art and Design A levels are seen as equivalent to any other A level by universities for UCAS applications. The course encourages a broad approach to a range of areas of Fine Art inspired by the study of historical and contemporary artists. You will gain skills in research, observation, development and experimentation in a range of media, processes and techniques.
The standard entry requirement for students entering Sixth Form is 6 GCSEs at grade 5 or above with a grade 7 or above in the subjects they wish to pursue at A Level. Students studying subjects such as Psychology and Business Studies that have not been studied previously, should show proficiency in similar subjects. Entry is at the discretion of the Headmaster. It is preferable if you have taken Art or Design at GCSE or equivalent as the courses lead directly onto A Level. It is essential to have good observational drawing skills or design skills and an awareness of Art and Design History. If taking photography it is preferable to own your own camera.
Component 1: Personal Investigation You must produce two elements: • A portfolio of practical work showing your personal response to either a starting point, brief, scenario, or stimulus, devised and provided by you in consultation with your teacher. • A Related Study of continuous prose with a guided minimum of 1,500 words.