Taking A Level Art means that you are joining a popular course which has a track record of outstanding results. You will have the opportunity to experiment and develop your artistic abilities, learn new practical skills and processes, and work on an ambitious scale. The Art A level is made up of two components or ‘units’: Unit 1: Portfolio of Work Unit 2: Externally Set Examination (Preparatory period + 15 hours) This two-year course should appeal to students wanting to extend their expertise in the visual Arts from GCSE level. The course will be tailored to suit each candidate according to former experience. Familiarization of basic skills and shared projects will help everyone to tackle the challenges of new work programs which will include gallery visits and specialist workshops. Painting, drawing, sculpture and printmaking are just a few of the areas that can be explored through programs designed to offer opportunities to develop imaginative personal expression. Themed topics will allow studies to grow using the experience of analytical thought and problem-solving. Reference to other styles, genres and context should be recorded and evaluated through a sketchbook. Unit 1: This project takes the form of a personal investigation; investigating the title for this project is designed by the student to reflect their areas of interests and strengths, this is guided by the teacher. This is a practical unit, which usually takes the form of a sketchbook with written elements (between 1,000 and 3,000 words) in which students are expected to develop their research on an idea, issue, concept or theme leading to a finished piece /pieces. Unit 2: The 15-hour controlled portfolio. There is a preparatory period following the examination start date where you will be expected to produce developmental ideas before a final realization within the fifteen-hour examination time.
Courses at A Level normally require you to have at least GCSE grades 9 - 4 or equivalent. For entry to Adcote Sixth Form we like students to have a range of GCSE qualifications, including English and Mathematics, with an average of grade 5 or better. Most students starting A level courses will have grade B or above in their chosen subjects, or in related subjects if they have not taken that subject at GCSE.
Students will follow AQA Assessment objectives: Develop ideas through investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and cultural understanding. • Refine their ideas through experimenting and selecting appropriate materials, techniques and resources. • Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to their intentions in visual forms. • Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating analytical and critical understanding, realizing intentions, and making connections between other visual elements. Assessment: Your teacher will initially assess all your coursework, and you will receive written feedback as to your progress, your strengths and areas where you need to put in more effort. At the end of the course there will be an exhibition and your work will be externally moderated. There are over 70 Art related subjects. They all relate directly to the creative industry which is the second largest industry in Britain and growing. Example Careers & Courses in Fine Art: Architecture, Textiles, Photography, Fashion, Graphics, Education, Film, Fashion marketing, Advertising, Television, Admin/Curation, Art restoration, Illustration, Product design, Ceramics, Art history, Stage design, Art therapy.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £35,100 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,500 - £17,700 |
| Address | Little Ness, Shrewsbury, SY4 2JY |
Taking A Level Art means that you are joining a popular course which has a track record of outstanding results. You will have the opportunity to experiment and develop your artistic abilities, learn new practical skills and processes, and work on an ambitious scale. The Art A level is made up of two components or ‘units’: Unit 1: Portfolio of Work Unit 2: Externally Set Examination (Preparatory period + 15 hours) This two-year course should appeal to students wanting to extend their expertise in the visual Arts from GCSE level. The course will be tailored to suit each candidate according to former experience. Familiarization of basic skills and shared projects will help everyone to tackle the challenges of new work programs which will include gallery visits and specialist workshops. Painting, drawing, sculpture and printmaking are just a few of the areas that can be explored through programs designed to offer opportunities to develop imaginative personal expression. Themed topics will allow studies to grow using the experience of analytical thought and problem-solving. Reference to other styles, genres and context should be recorded and evaluated through a sketchbook. Unit 1: This project takes the form of a personal investigation; investigating the title for this project is designed by the student to reflect their areas of interests and strengths, this is guided by the teacher. This is a practical unit, which usually takes the form of a sketchbook with written elements (between 1,000 and 3,000 words) in which students are expected to develop their research on an idea, issue, concept or theme leading to a finished piece /pieces. Unit 2: The 15-hour controlled portfolio. There is a preparatory period following the examination start date where you will be expected to produce developmental ideas before a final realization within the fifteen-hour examination time.
Courses at A Level normally require you to have at least GCSE grades 9 - 4 or equivalent. For entry to Adcote Sixth Form we like students to have a range of GCSE qualifications, including English and Mathematics, with an average of grade 5 or better. Most students starting A level courses will have grade B or above in their chosen subjects, or in related subjects if they have not taken that subject at GCSE.
Students will follow AQA Assessment objectives: Develop ideas through investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and cultural understanding. • Refine their ideas through experimenting and selecting appropriate materials, techniques and resources. • Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to their intentions in visual forms. • Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating analytical and critical understanding, realizing intentions, and making connections between other visual elements. Assessment: Your teacher will initially assess all your coursework, and you will receive written feedback as to your progress, your strengths and areas where you need to put in more effort. At the end of the course there will be an exhibition and your work will be externally moderated. There are over 70 Art related subjects. They all relate directly to the creative industry which is the second largest industry in Britain and growing. Example Careers & Courses in Fine Art: Architecture, Textiles, Photography, Fashion, Graphics, Education, Film, Fashion marketing, Advertising, Television, Admin/Curation, Art restoration, Illustration, Product design, Ceramics, Art history, Stage design, Art therapy.