The Art and Design A level consists of 4 units of work which comprise a portfolio of Personal Investigation (60%) and an Externally Set Assignment (40%). Students will follow the July induction session with a summer project on the theme ‘Sense of Place’ which develops the skills learnt at GCSE and will culminate in an early September outcome. The first term is dedicated to artist inspired workshops where students will practice a diverse range of processes in addition to building a foundation of higher level skills. Intense sessions in painting and drawing will be interspersed with print making, ceramics and sculpture. A focus on a student selected title encourages students to manipulate the formal elements. A day of life drawing from a professional model introduces this fundamental skill. This explosion of practical work explores still life and the human figure and informs the first major unit. Students pursue an independent direction which is documented through their journal and culminates in a series of two outcomes. The second unit in Year 12 evolves from a mock Externally Set Assignment paper. Students begin preparatory studies with work from observation and develop ideas towards a timed assessment. Students research relevant artists, experiment with their own choice of media and develop work to show sequential thinking and evidence of self-review. The artist research element requires students to be critical in their analysis of Artwork and to show an understanding of context. Students participate in group critiques, mini presentations and peer and self-assessment activities. Students show increased independence and the benefit of their earlier experience as they embark on the final unit of their portfolio. This self-directed exploration runs concurrently with the writing of a Personal Study. The illustrated, extended essay demonstrates a high level of critical analysis and is closely linked to the ongoing practical investigation. Sustained development of summer drawing work and a more in depth and risk taking approach leads to two outcomes. The Externally Set Assignment paper is issued in early February and forms the final 40% of the A level qualification. Students develop personal work from the externally set theme demonstrating the knowledge, understanding and skills that they have developed over the course. The A level concludes with the 15 hour timed assessment which takes place in early May.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Pelham Road, Gravesend, DA11 0JE |
The Art and Design A level consists of 4 units of work which comprise a portfolio of Personal Investigation (60%) and an Externally Set Assignment (40%). Students will follow the July induction session with a summer project on the theme ‘Sense of Place’ which develops the skills learnt at GCSE and will culminate in an early September outcome. The first term is dedicated to artist inspired workshops where students will practice a diverse range of processes in addition to building a foundation of higher level skills. Intense sessions in painting and drawing will be interspersed with print making, ceramics and sculpture. A focus on a student selected title encourages students to manipulate the formal elements. A day of life drawing from a professional model introduces this fundamental skill. This explosion of practical work explores still life and the human figure and informs the first major unit. Students pursue an independent direction which is documented through their journal and culminates in a series of two outcomes. The second unit in Year 12 evolves from a mock Externally Set Assignment paper. Students begin preparatory studies with work from observation and develop ideas towards a timed assessment. Students research relevant artists, experiment with their own choice of media and develop work to show sequential thinking and evidence of self-review. The artist research element requires students to be critical in their analysis of Artwork and to show an understanding of context. Students participate in group critiques, mini presentations and peer and self-assessment activities. Students show increased independence and the benefit of their earlier experience as they embark on the final unit of their portfolio. This self-directed exploration runs concurrently with the writing of a Personal Study. The illustrated, extended essay demonstrates a high level of critical analysis and is closely linked to the ongoing practical investigation. Sustained development of summer drawing work and a more in depth and risk taking approach leads to two outcomes. The Externally Set Assignment paper is issued in early February and forms the final 40% of the A level qualification. Students develop personal work from the externally set theme demonstrating the knowledge, understanding and skills that they have developed over the course. The A level concludes with the 15 hour timed assessment which takes place in early May.