Course information
Art and Design (3d Studies)
Monkton Senior School - Bath and North East Somerset
01225721100
Church Lane, Monkton Combe, Bath, BA2 7HG
Course summary

The department offers students the ability to develop their innovative and creative proficiency through designing and making high quality products in our newly refurbished workshops and creative studio. This course will introduce students to a variety of experiences that explore a range of threedimensional media, processes and techniques. You will be exposed to both traditional and new media, and encouraged to explore the use of drawing for different purposes, using a variety of methods and media on a variety of scales. Students will use sketchbooks and journals to underpin their work over the two years. What will I learn? You will explore relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to a range of design, from the past and from recent times, including European and non-European examples. You will develop your ability to respond to these examples through practical and critical activities that demonstrate their understanding of different styles, genres and traditions. In the workshop you will gain an understanding of working methods, such as model-making, constructing and assembling, alongside an appreciation for the safe use of a variety of appropriate tools and equipment.

Entry requirements

All offers are then subject to candidates achieving a minimum of seven GCSE Grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent), together with appropriate facilitating grades in subjects related to their choice of A level subjects (see 6th Form prospectus for more information). This qualification builds on the knowledge, understanding and manufacturing skills inherent in GCSE. It is expected but not essential that you will have studied design technology or art at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

Work is assessed internally throughout the year, with weekly or twice weekly assignments. Final work is marked internally, then moderated by an external examiner in June each year. There will be a termly charge for extra materials with this course.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityBath and North East Somerset
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£37,770 - £42,735
Sixth Form FeeDay £25,500 - £26,790
AddressChurch Lane, Monkton Combe, Bath, BA2 7HG