Art allows A-Level students to explore their creativity through a range of styles and techniques. Students are also encouraged to contextualise their work in relation to that of existing artists or movements, and through an understanding of real-world contexts in addition to the creative process in industries using art and design. By the end of the course, students will have produced a portfolio of work through the creation of sketchbooks, mounted sheets, maquettes, prototypes, digital presentations, animation, scale models or illustrated written work. They also produce a 1,000-word thematic essay explaining the context in which their chosen practical portfolio exists. This may be established by exploring the genre, subject matter, movement or historical framework of the course of study or theme selected.
5 GCSEs grade 5 or above including Maths and English or equivalent international qualifications. For international students who have taken IELTS, we require an overall score of 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 for the reading and writing components. For international students who have taken IGCSE English (Second Language), we require grade 5 or above. Although Art at GCSE or IGCSE would be helpful, many students join the course with no qualification in the subject but are able to present a portfolio of work for the College to assess. Students need to possess some practical skills, although specific techniques are developed throughout the course. An ability to draw is a benefit.
1 Personal Investigation that includes a portfolio of practical work and a written study of 1,000 words 60% Portfolio and essay produced during course 2 Externally set task 40% External Exam: 15 hours
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | £28,635 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | 12 King Edward Street, Oxford, OX1 4HT |
Art allows A-Level students to explore their creativity through a range of styles and techniques. Students are also encouraged to contextualise their work in relation to that of existing artists or movements, and through an understanding of real-world contexts in addition to the creative process in industries using art and design. By the end of the course, students will have produced a portfolio of work through the creation of sketchbooks, mounted sheets, maquettes, prototypes, digital presentations, animation, scale models or illustrated written work. They also produce a 1,000-word thematic essay explaining the context in which their chosen practical portfolio exists. This may be established by exploring the genre, subject matter, movement or historical framework of the course of study or theme selected.
5 GCSEs grade 5 or above including Maths and English or equivalent international qualifications. For international students who have taken IELTS, we require an overall score of 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 for the reading and writing components. For international students who have taken IGCSE English (Second Language), we require grade 5 or above. Although Art at GCSE or IGCSE would be helpful, many students join the course with no qualification in the subject but are able to present a portfolio of work for the College to assess. Students need to possess some practical skills, although specific techniques are developed throughout the course. An ability to draw is a benefit.
1 Personal Investigation that includes a portfolio of practical work and a written study of 1,000 words 60% Portfolio and essay produced during course 2 Externally set task 40% External Exam: 15 hours
