We enter candidates for the AQA A level examination as it offers students the opportunity to concentrate on their strengths and interests and yet it has the written element of the ‘Personal Investigation’ in the Upper Sixth year to make it acceptable to universities. It also offers specialist students the opportunity to build up the kind of portfolio that will impress art colleges. Art at A level is coursework-based and students are encouraged to experiment and develop their skills in a range of media in both two and three dimensions. Many students specialise in one area of study, e.g. painting and drawing, or produce projects in different areas and media such as film and photography. They are encouraged to explore, appreciate and understand the art, design and crafts of the past and the work of contemporary artists and designers through practical and written assignments and visits to art galleries and exhibitions in Britain and abroad.
GCSE Art or similar qualification. Digital portfolios can be submitted from overseas candidates wishing to take up the A level at Wrekin College. Scholarships and Exhibitions are awarded annually for outstanding candidates for entry into the Sixth Form. Awards are made following scholarship art day, portfolio appraisal and interview.
» Personal investigation of the work of an artist or designer. This comprises a practical piece along with a 1,000–3,000 word written element: 60% of A level » Research and development for the final externally set assignment and its practical realisation (15 hours): 40% of A level Students display their work in an exhibition at the end of each year. The final assessment takes place at the end of May of Upper Sixth with an AQA moderator visiting shortly afterwards.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £25,350 - £36,330 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £17,550 - £21,150 |
| Address | Sutherland Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 3BH |
We enter candidates for the AQA A level examination as it offers students the opportunity to concentrate on their strengths and interests and yet it has the written element of the ‘Personal Investigation’ in the Upper Sixth year to make it acceptable to universities. It also offers specialist students the opportunity to build up the kind of portfolio that will impress art colleges. Art at A level is coursework-based and students are encouraged to experiment and develop their skills in a range of media in both two and three dimensions. Many students specialise in one area of study, e.g. painting and drawing, or produce projects in different areas and media such as film and photography. They are encouraged to explore, appreciate and understand the art, design and crafts of the past and the work of contemporary artists and designers through practical and written assignments and visits to art galleries and exhibitions in Britain and abroad.
GCSE Art or similar qualification. Digital portfolios can be submitted from overseas candidates wishing to take up the A level at Wrekin College. Scholarships and Exhibitions are awarded annually for outstanding candidates for entry into the Sixth Form. Awards are made following scholarship art day, portfolio appraisal and interview.
» Personal investigation of the work of an artist or designer. This comprises a practical piece along with a 1,000–3,000 word written element: 60% of A level » Research and development for the final externally set assignment and its practical realisation (15 hours): 40% of A level Students display their work in an exhibition at the end of each year. The final assessment takes place at the end of May of Upper Sixth with an AQA moderator visiting shortly afterwards.