The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture. Works produced by such skill and imagination. Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. Art is something that makes us more thoughtful and well-rounded humans. At Princethorpe Art is a practical subject that has a strong skills base. It is a subject concerned with the development of self-awareness and the awakening of each individual’s potential. It helps nurture and promote our creativeness whilst exploring the contextual and historical aspects of Art. It is engaging and rewarding!
It is advisable to have studied GCSE Art before taking A-level Art.
Coursework is assessed at the end of the course with marks being sent to the examination board for 30 May. Coursework is mainly sketchbook based with some larger studies being required to help progress your work towards a final piece or pieces. Coursework is worth 60% of the A-level. Externally Set Task papers are given out on 1 February of the Upper Sixth year. The external exam is assessed at the end of the exam period (just after the Easter break). A time limit is placed on the preparation period for the examination; however, the Art Department schedules this to ensure that students get the maximum time available. The culmination of the Externally Set Task is a 15-hour examination during which candidates produce a final piece or series. The examination is worth 40% of the A-level.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,840 |
| Address | Leamington Road, Princethorpe, Rugby, CV23 9PX |
The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture. Works produced by such skill and imagination. Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep. Art is something that makes us more thoughtful and well-rounded humans. At Princethorpe Art is a practical subject that has a strong skills base. It is a subject concerned with the development of self-awareness and the awakening of each individual’s potential. It helps nurture and promote our creativeness whilst exploring the contextual and historical aspects of Art. It is engaging and rewarding!
It is advisable to have studied GCSE Art before taking A-level Art.
Coursework is assessed at the end of the course with marks being sent to the examination board for 30 May. Coursework is mainly sketchbook based with some larger studies being required to help progress your work towards a final piece or pieces. Coursework is worth 60% of the A-level. Externally Set Task papers are given out on 1 February of the Upper Sixth year. The external exam is assessed at the end of the exam period (just after the Easter break). A time limit is placed on the preparation period for the examination; however, the Art Department schedules this to ensure that students get the maximum time available. The culmination of the Externally Set Task is a 15-hour examination during which candidates produce a final piece or series. The examination is worth 40% of the A-level.