The study of Art and Design will develop your ability to appreciate the visual world and to respond to it in a personal and creative way. The main teaching takes place through practical studio work but your investigation of artists and designers will help you gain an understanding of the ideas and issues that confront artists today and is an essential part of your studies. We will be working towards the Art and Design: Fine Art A-Level course oered by the Welsh Examination board under the brand name of EDUQAS. This two-year course builds on the knowledge gained at GCSE but allows for a period to develop skills and experiment in new areas before committing to developing work for assessment.
Entry is competitive and successful candidates are likely to be predicted mostly grades 9-7 at GCSE or IGCSE.
A-Level work is assessed under two components. Component 1, Personal Investigation (worth 60%) has three major elements: supporting studies, practical work, with written critical and contextual analysis assessed through the production of an illustrated essay. These need to be completed by the end of January of the second year. Component 2, Externally Set Assignment (40%) incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 15-hour period of sustained focus. The work is developed from one of 12 starting points given out in an exam paper on the 1st February of the second year of the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £37,905; Boarding £46,035 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,308 |
| Address | Horseshoe Lane, Cranleigh, GU6 8QQ |
The study of Art and Design will develop your ability to appreciate the visual world and to respond to it in a personal and creative way. The main teaching takes place through practical studio work but your investigation of artists and designers will help you gain an understanding of the ideas and issues that confront artists today and is an essential part of your studies. We will be working towards the Art and Design: Fine Art A-Level course oered by the Welsh Examination board under the brand name of EDUQAS. This two-year course builds on the knowledge gained at GCSE but allows for a period to develop skills and experiment in new areas before committing to developing work for assessment.
Entry is competitive and successful candidates are likely to be predicted mostly grades 9-7 at GCSE or IGCSE.
A-Level work is assessed under two components. Component 1, Personal Investigation (worth 60%) has three major elements: supporting studies, practical work, with written critical and contextual analysis assessed through the production of an illustrated essay. These need to be completed by the end of January of the second year. Component 2, Externally Set Assignment (40%) incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 15-hour period of sustained focus. The work is developed from one of 12 starting points given out in an exam paper on the 1st February of the second year of the course.