Course information
Art and Design
Rossall School - Lancashire
01253774201
Broadway, Fleetwood, FY7 8JW
Course summary

Students will develop a practical and theoretical knowledge and understanding of: - Relevant materials, processes, technologies and resources - How ideas, feelings and meanings can be conveyed and interpreted in images and artefacts - How images and artefacts relate to the time and place in which they were made and to their social and cultural contexts - Continuity and change in different genres, styles and traditions - A working vocabulary and specialist terminology. Students will be required to develop the skills to: - Record experiences and observations, undertake research and gather relevant information - Explore relevant resources, analyse and evaluate images, objects and artefacts - Use knowledge and understanding of the work of others to develop their own work - Explore potential lines of enquiry using appropriate media and techniques - Apply knowledge and understanding in making images and artefacts, review and modify work and plan and develop ideas.

Entry requirements

It is highly recommended that students who wish to take Art & Design in the Sixth Form have gained a grade 6 or above in this or a similar subject.

How you'll be assessed

The course is addressed over two components both of which are internally assessed and externally moderated. Component 1 takes the form of a personal investigation and will contribute 60% towards your total mark. Component 2 takes the form of an externally set assignment which is given to you during your second year. This component will give you a choice of starting points from which you must select one and work on preparatory work leading up to a 15 hour examination.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityLancashire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£21,795 - £41,970
Sixth Form Fee£13,515 - £16,440
AddressBroadway, Fleetwood, FY7 8JW