This course encourages students to develop: • Intellectual, imaginative, creative and intuitive powers • Investigative, analytical, experimental, practical, technical and expressive skills, aesthetic understanding and judgement • An understanding of the relationships between art and artists and an awareness of the contexts in which they operate • Knowledge and understanding of art, craft and design in contemporary societies, and in other times and cultures. Art can open the door to careers in Graphic Design and Communication, Advertising, Furniture Design, Jewellery Making, Photography, Architecture, Interior Design, Textile Design, Fashion Design, Surface Pattern Design, Web and Game Design and many more.
Our standard entry requirements are 36 GCSE points from 6 subjects, including English and Maths, along with good school reports and attendance records. Alternative qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Pupils wishing to start on 4 A levels need 5 subjects at grade 8 including each subject they will be studying. 6 in Art
Students will be assessed according to these criteria. Develop Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. Explore Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. Record Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. Present Present a meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements. Personal Investigation A body of work produced in response to a theme chosen by the Art Department. 5 Terms 60% of Final Grade A body of work showing the development of ideas, based on a student’s chosen starting point, from a given theme. Approximately 8 weeks of preparation time followed by a 15-hour exam, over 3 days. 40% of Final Grade
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £44,592 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,332 - £22,560 |
| Address | Coombe Lane, Croydon, CR9 5BX |
This course encourages students to develop: • Intellectual, imaginative, creative and intuitive powers • Investigative, analytical, experimental, practical, technical and expressive skills, aesthetic understanding and judgement • An understanding of the relationships between art and artists and an awareness of the contexts in which they operate • Knowledge and understanding of art, craft and design in contemporary societies, and in other times and cultures. Art can open the door to careers in Graphic Design and Communication, Advertising, Furniture Design, Jewellery Making, Photography, Architecture, Interior Design, Textile Design, Fashion Design, Surface Pattern Design, Web and Game Design and many more.
Our standard entry requirements are 36 GCSE points from 6 subjects, including English and Maths, along with good school reports and attendance records. Alternative qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Pupils wishing to start on 4 A levels need 5 subjects at grade 8 including each subject they will be studying. 6 in Art
Students will be assessed according to these criteria. Develop Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. Explore Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. Record Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. Present Present a meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements. Personal Investigation A body of work produced in response to a theme chosen by the Art Department. 5 Terms 60% of Final Grade A body of work showing the development of ideas, based on a student’s chosen starting point, from a given theme. Approximately 8 weeks of preparation time followed by a 15-hour exam, over 3 days. 40% of Final Grade