Art is unique within the range of A Level courses offered in the depth of personal expression, imagination and individuality it fosters. It encourages sensitivity, breadth of thought, conceptual thinking, powers of observation, and communication and analysis while the continual process of making selections and judgements can engender self confidence within the individual. From the beginning of the course, you will be encouraged to explore and to experiment with a wide range of media and techniques, and as time progresses, it will be important to specialise in some way. You will be given grounding in all areas of Fine Art including drawing, painting, printmaking and 3-dimensional work. The opportunity to experiment with the genres of installation and multi-media can also be explored. Above all, you will be expected to pursue and develop your own ideas and it is essential you think independently. Artist research will be fully integrated throughout the course and strong links with the work of others is required when planning their personal study. Although the department offers visits each year to London, it is important that you are sufficient interest in, and curiosity for, the subject to visit galleries and exhibitions in your own free time.
As long as you present a real passion for creativity, a willingness to try new things, take risks and persevere, A Level Fine Art is suitable. An ability to think and act creatively is essential and underpins much of what this course is designed to develop.
Personal Investigation: The Lower Sixth provides a grounding in a wide range of media and techniques and then as you move into the Upper Sixth, you will pursue your interests, always ensuring that you fulfil particular aesthetic aims and make clear links to the work of others. Personal Study: Contextual study undertaken in the Upper Sixth shows a deeper understanding of an artist’s ideas, styles and techniques, which has some bearing on the your work. Externally set assignments: Papers are received well in advance to give you every chance of producing a final piece of work worthy of the culmination of the course. Preparatory work will be developed in the run up to a 15 hour examination in May.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,192 - £17,133 |
| Address | Cardington Road, Bedford, MK42 0BX |
Art is unique within the range of A Level courses offered in the depth of personal expression, imagination and individuality it fosters. It encourages sensitivity, breadth of thought, conceptual thinking, powers of observation, and communication and analysis while the continual process of making selections and judgements can engender self confidence within the individual. From the beginning of the course, you will be encouraged to explore and to experiment with a wide range of media and techniques, and as time progresses, it will be important to specialise in some way. You will be given grounding in all areas of Fine Art including drawing, painting, printmaking and 3-dimensional work. The opportunity to experiment with the genres of installation and multi-media can also be explored. Above all, you will be expected to pursue and develop your own ideas and it is essential you think independently. Artist research will be fully integrated throughout the course and strong links with the work of others is required when planning their personal study. Although the department offers visits each year to London, it is important that you are sufficient interest in, and curiosity for, the subject to visit galleries and exhibitions in your own free time.
As long as you present a real passion for creativity, a willingness to try new things, take risks and persevere, A Level Fine Art is suitable. An ability to think and act creatively is essential and underpins much of what this course is designed to develop.
Personal Investigation: The Lower Sixth provides a grounding in a wide range of media and techniques and then as you move into the Upper Sixth, you will pursue your interests, always ensuring that you fulfil particular aesthetic aims and make clear links to the work of others. Personal Study: Contextual study undertaken in the Upper Sixth shows a deeper understanding of an artist’s ideas, styles and techniques, which has some bearing on the your work. Externally set assignments: Papers are received well in advance to give you every chance of producing a final piece of work worthy of the culmination of the course. Preparatory work will be developed in the run up to a 15 hour examination in May.