Course information
Art and Design (Fine Art)
Brentwood School - Essex
01277243243
Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 8EE
Course summary

The A-level Art pathway offers you an opportunity to write your own story, develop your own creative pathway and use the incredible range of resources on offer at Brentwood to extend and improve your practice. You will be challenged along the way and encouraged to share and discuss your work as it develops. All media and processes are supported. Course Content Summary: • Individual pathways • Relevant artists & contexts, both historical and contemporary • A range of techniques & processes pertinent to each individual • Concepts and thematic approaches to Art & Design making Desirable Qualities and Skills for Success: • The 4 C’s of 21st Century Education o Collaboration o Creativity o Communication o Critical Thinking • A ‘can do’ approach to learning • A willingness to take risks and make independent decisions

Entry requirements

6 in GCSE Art.

How you'll be assessed

Component One: Personal Investigation (60%) • Supporting studies • Practical outcomes • Personal Study - 3000 words continuous prose Component Two: Externally Set Assignment (40%) • Preparatory studies • 15 hour period of sustained focus Assessment Objective 1 (25%) • Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. Assessment Objective 2 (25%) • Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. Assessment Objective 3 (25%) • Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. Assessment Objective 4 (25%) • Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate makes connections between visual and other elements.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityEssex
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee Day £23,472 ; Boarding £45,996
Sixth Form FeeUnknown
AddressMiddleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, CM15 8EE