This course will enable students to develop their artistic skills by using a wide range of media such as drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, printmaking, animation, digital media and art history. Opportunities include visiting artist workshops led by experts in their field and study trips to the London galleries. Students will have an opportunity to exhibit their work in public exhibitions such as the Royal Academy's Young Artist Summer Show and The West Bristol Arts Trail. There is a designated Sixth Form Art Studio and an independent study space where students can continue working on their projects during study periods.
To provide a solid foundation for A level study, we recommend that students achieve at least a Grade 6 at GCSE in any subject with which they wish to continue. In some subjects, a Grade 7 may be more suitable to facilitate positive outcomes at A level, and the Sixth Form team will be happy to provide tailored advice on this matter.
Assessment for this course is broken into two components, as detailed. Component 1: Personal Investigation (60% of A level) A personally devised practical project with a related written study of at least 1,000 words about artists that relate to the chosen practical theme. This is a non-examination assessment, internally assessed and externally moderated. Component 2: Externally Set Task (40% of A level) An early release paper issued on 1st February providing students with a number of themes. A response must be based on one of these options and a final outcome produced in a 15-hour practical examination (over 3 days).
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £9,885 - £17,520 |
| Address | College Road, Bristol, BS8 3JD |
This course will enable students to develop their artistic skills by using a wide range of media such as drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, printmaking, animation, digital media and art history. Opportunities include visiting artist workshops led by experts in their field and study trips to the London galleries. Students will have an opportunity to exhibit their work in public exhibitions such as the Royal Academy's Young Artist Summer Show and The West Bristol Arts Trail. There is a designated Sixth Form Art Studio and an independent study space where students can continue working on their projects during study periods.
To provide a solid foundation for A level study, we recommend that students achieve at least a Grade 6 at GCSE in any subject with which they wish to continue. In some subjects, a Grade 7 may be more suitable to facilitate positive outcomes at A level, and the Sixth Form team will be happy to provide tailored advice on this matter.
Assessment for this course is broken into two components, as detailed. Component 1: Personal Investigation (60% of A level) A personally devised practical project with a related written study of at least 1,000 words about artists that relate to the chosen practical theme. This is a non-examination assessment, internally assessed and externally moderated. Component 2: Externally Set Task (40% of A level) An early release paper issued on 1st February providing students with a number of themes. A response must be based on one of these options and a final outcome produced in a 15-hour practical examination (over 3 days).