All students will experience the following range of media and techniques to develop their skills to a high standard: • Drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography and mixed media. • Weekly life drawing instruction. • Guidance on composition, medium and the most appropriate scale for their work. • Contextual research and analysis and how to analyse artworks using formal language to express their views and opinions. • Professional artist workshops. • Exhibition and lecture visits. The primary aim of this course is to develop mature and creative individuals who have the confidence to express themselves. Part of that confidence comes from being able to use media in an accomplished manner and we make no apologies for putting particular emphasis on traditional skills. Time and again, our students return from university interviews smiling, having been complimented on the quality of their portfolio and then offered a place on their chosen degree course. This subject is essential for students wishing to continue their studies in Art and Design related courses at university including Fine Art, Sculpture, Illustration, Architecture, History of Art, Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, 3D Computer Generated Imagery, Computer Modelling and Animation, Automotive and Transport Design, Fashion Design, Theatre and Costume Design, Special Effects Make-Up Design, Interior Design, Art Education and many more. Alternatively, you may choose to study Art because you love the subject, are good at it and want to keep creative thinking as part of your future. The study of Art can positively complement your other chosen subjects and give you a better appreciation of the world around you. It can make you more socially and emotionally aware, which in turn will make you a better colleague, manager or leader. The level of creative autonomy within the course will enable you to express your ideas effectively and develop new methods of problem-solving. It will also improve your organisation and independent study techniques as well as many other transferable skills that are useful in a whole range of careers.
• A minimum of two grade 7 and four grade 6 at GCSE, normally including grade 6 or equivalent in English and Mathematics. • The required minimum grades for each A Level choice. For Further Mathematics, a grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics is required. For Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or a Modern Foreign Language a grade 7 in the subject is required. For all other subjects, a grade 6 in the appropriate facilitating subject is required; however, a grade 7 is recommended. A minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Art is required and a Grade 7 is strongly recommended.
The A Level specification consists of two components: Component 1: Personal Investigation (60%) Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (40%) In the first two terms of the Lower Sixth, students work through a series of focused projects to develop their confidence, creative thinking and technical skills as emerging artists. In the final term, students must set their theme and begin the research and initial practical work for the Personal Investigation. This major body of work is developed until December of the Upper Sixth. The theme for the Externally Set Assignment is allocated by the exam board and students develop a body of work over several weeks which culminate in a 15-hour controlled exam in the Art studios where they produce an outcome for Component 2.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Solihull |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £12,429 - £16,875 |
| Address | Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 3DJ |
All students will experience the following range of media and techniques to develop their skills to a high standard: • Drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography and mixed media. • Weekly life drawing instruction. • Guidance on composition, medium and the most appropriate scale for their work. • Contextual research and analysis and how to analyse artworks using formal language to express their views and opinions. • Professional artist workshops. • Exhibition and lecture visits. The primary aim of this course is to develop mature and creative individuals who have the confidence to express themselves. Part of that confidence comes from being able to use media in an accomplished manner and we make no apologies for putting particular emphasis on traditional skills. Time and again, our students return from university interviews smiling, having been complimented on the quality of their portfolio and then offered a place on their chosen degree course. This subject is essential for students wishing to continue their studies in Art and Design related courses at university including Fine Art, Sculpture, Illustration, Architecture, History of Art, Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, 3D Computer Generated Imagery, Computer Modelling and Animation, Automotive and Transport Design, Fashion Design, Theatre and Costume Design, Special Effects Make-Up Design, Interior Design, Art Education and many more. Alternatively, you may choose to study Art because you love the subject, are good at it and want to keep creative thinking as part of your future. The study of Art can positively complement your other chosen subjects and give you a better appreciation of the world around you. It can make you more socially and emotionally aware, which in turn will make you a better colleague, manager or leader. The level of creative autonomy within the course will enable you to express your ideas effectively and develop new methods of problem-solving. It will also improve your organisation and independent study techniques as well as many other transferable skills that are useful in a whole range of careers.
• A minimum of two grade 7 and four grade 6 at GCSE, normally including grade 6 or equivalent in English and Mathematics. • The required minimum grades for each A Level choice. For Further Mathematics, a grade 8 in GCSE Mathematics is required. For Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or a Modern Foreign Language a grade 7 in the subject is required. For all other subjects, a grade 6 in the appropriate facilitating subject is required; however, a grade 7 is recommended. A minimum Grade 6 in GCSE Art is required and a Grade 7 is strongly recommended.
The A Level specification consists of two components: Component 1: Personal Investigation (60%) Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (40%) In the first two terms of the Lower Sixth, students work through a series of focused projects to develop their confidence, creative thinking and technical skills as emerging artists. In the final term, students must set their theme and begin the research and initial practical work for the Personal Investigation. This major body of work is developed until December of the Upper Sixth. The theme for the Externally Set Assignment is allocated by the exam board and students develop a body of work over several weeks which culminate in a 15-hour controlled exam in the Art studios where they produce an outcome for Component 2.