The A Level Art & Design: Fine Art course is structured around two modules or units, a coursework unit (Personal Investigation) and an exam (Externally Set Assignment). The course follows the Edexcel specification and is two year A Level. During the first year of the course you will produce a range of work based on a focus area established by you, through discussion with your teacher, based on the theme of ‘Collections’. You will explore this theme in a variety of painting, drawing, graphic design and 3-dimensional mediums. You will also document your observations, insights and ideas in a journal/sketchbook, show the progression of your work from beginning to end. During the second year of the course you will develop independent work based on the theme of ‘Distortion/Structures’. You will select one or both projects to enter for your final A Level qualification. The expectation is that you will further refine and develop your skills and interests explored at GCSE, creating more refined, independent, mature and personal work. From this work a written element, the Personal Study, will evolve. This can take a number of forms: a written/illustrated thesis between 1000 and 3000 words; an annotated display with a written text of no fewer than 1000 words; a CD, DVD or moving image presentation with a text of no fewer than 1000words.
At Sixth Form, entry to Abbotsholme is normally dependent on GCSE results (or equivalent passes) of at least five C grades/level 4 or above.
A Level Art & Design: Fine Art is 40% exam based and 60% coursework.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £10,170 - £25,185; Boarding £20,985 - £41,805 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Rocester, Uttoxeter, ST14 5BS |
The A Level Art & Design: Fine Art course is structured around two modules or units, a coursework unit (Personal Investigation) and an exam (Externally Set Assignment). The course follows the Edexcel specification and is two year A Level. During the first year of the course you will produce a range of work based on a focus area established by you, through discussion with your teacher, based on the theme of ‘Collections’. You will explore this theme in a variety of painting, drawing, graphic design and 3-dimensional mediums. You will also document your observations, insights and ideas in a journal/sketchbook, show the progression of your work from beginning to end. During the second year of the course you will develop independent work based on the theme of ‘Distortion/Structures’. You will select one or both projects to enter for your final A Level qualification. The expectation is that you will further refine and develop your skills and interests explored at GCSE, creating more refined, independent, mature and personal work. From this work a written element, the Personal Study, will evolve. This can take a number of forms: a written/illustrated thesis between 1000 and 3000 words; an annotated display with a written text of no fewer than 1000 words; a CD, DVD or moving image presentation with a text of no fewer than 1000words.
At Sixth Form, entry to Abbotsholme is normally dependent on GCSE results (or equivalent passes) of at least five C grades/level 4 or above.
A Level Art & Design: Fine Art is 40% exam based and 60% coursework.