Art is appropriate for those who wish to have an introduction to professional practice in a creative and visual world and those who are interested in culture and the history of ideas. A Level of Art is about looking, understanding and expressing ideas. The most important indicator of suitability is the ability to make intelligent, well-observed drawings and in-depth, perceptive articulation about the artwork. The disciplines that can be explored on the A Level course are painting and drawing, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, photography and moving images. To achieve the marks awarded pupils must: • use their ideas to generate starting points • understand how the works of other artists relate to ethical, political social and historical contexts • undertake sustained visual experiments by way of developing and refining artwork • develop a visual language to communicate ideas and be open to working with new media • demonstrate skilful use of the formal elements: line, tone, colour, shape, form and structure • record evidence of progress made in ongoing critical and analytical review • respond in an individual and personal way to a theme, stimulus or concept • make connections between investigations and creative intentions • realise intentions by producing and presenting unique outcomes
Sixth Form candidates are encouraged to apply in the Autumn Term of the year preceding entry and are generally required to have a minimum of two 7 and three 6 grades at GCSE, and a minimum of grade 5 in Mathematics and English, with some subject-specific requirements, as listed in our Sixth Form Curriculum Guide. In addition to the ‘traditional’ A Level offer, in September 2023, the School introduced BTEC in Sport. This pathway was open to elite performers who are linked with our Saracens Partnership. Grade 6 in GCSE Art. A portfolio of work is also required for consideration. Grade 6 in GCSE English Language is also required.
The A Level is a two-year course. In the first year, pupils develop a body of artwork and an extended essay, which together are worth 60% of the awarded marks. The remaining 40% of the marks are awarded in the final year of the course, where pupils take an exam project. The exam project requires pupils to produce a body of artwork which communicates a theme set by the examination board (Edexcel).
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £36,795 - £43,590 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £25,800 |
| Address | The Ridgeway, Mill Hill Village, London, NW7 1QS |
Art is appropriate for those who wish to have an introduction to professional practice in a creative and visual world and those who are interested in culture and the history of ideas. A Level of Art is about looking, understanding and expressing ideas. The most important indicator of suitability is the ability to make intelligent, well-observed drawings and in-depth, perceptive articulation about the artwork. The disciplines that can be explored on the A Level course are painting and drawing, printmaking, sculpture, textiles, photography and moving images. To achieve the marks awarded pupils must: • use their ideas to generate starting points • understand how the works of other artists relate to ethical, political social and historical contexts • undertake sustained visual experiments by way of developing and refining artwork • develop a visual language to communicate ideas and be open to working with new media • demonstrate skilful use of the formal elements: line, tone, colour, shape, form and structure • record evidence of progress made in ongoing critical and analytical review • respond in an individual and personal way to a theme, stimulus or concept • make connections between investigations and creative intentions • realise intentions by producing and presenting unique outcomes
Sixth Form candidates are encouraged to apply in the Autumn Term of the year preceding entry and are generally required to have a minimum of two 7 and three 6 grades at GCSE, and a minimum of grade 5 in Mathematics and English, with some subject-specific requirements, as listed in our Sixth Form Curriculum Guide. In addition to the ‘traditional’ A Level offer, in September 2023, the School introduced BTEC in Sport. This pathway was open to elite performers who are linked with our Saracens Partnership. Grade 6 in GCSE Art. A portfolio of work is also required for consideration. Grade 6 in GCSE English Language is also required.
The A Level is a two-year course. In the first year, pupils develop a body of artwork and an extended essay, which together are worth 60% of the awarded marks. The remaining 40% of the marks are awarded in the final year of the course, where pupils take an exam project. The exam project requires pupils to produce a body of artwork which communicates a theme set by the examination board (Edexcel).