Art and Design
Ashville College - North Yorkshire
01423566358
Green Lane, Harrogate, HG2 9JP
Course summary

Pupils will develop a working knowledge of materials, practices and technology within Art and learn the skills to interpret and convey their ideas and feelings. In the Autumn/Spring term all A Level pupils attend compulsory life drawing classes in the evening; practical artist based workshops, visits to galleries, sites of interest and cities of culture in the UK and UK residencies are integral parts of our programme.

Entry requirements

Pupils must have attained a Grade 6 in GCSE Art and Design or present a portfolio.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1 - Personal Investigation (coursework) 60% Part 1 - Practical work From personal starting points. Pupils submit: • Supporting studies • Personal outcomes Part 2 - Personal study • Pupils submit a piece of continuous prose of a minimum of 3,000 words Component 2 - Externally Set Assignment (examination) 40% An externally set, broad-based theme is released to teachers and pupils in February.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding FeeDay £11,163 - £20,055; Boarding £30,615 - £37,875
Sixth Form FeeUnknown
AddressGreen Lane, Harrogate, HG2 9JP