A Level Art consists of two components, the Personal Investigation (60% of the overall marks), and the Externally Set Task (40%). The course begins with a series of workshops, focusing around specific areas within Art, something which enables all students to build both confidence and technical skills. Component 1: Personal Investigation This is the coursework element of the A Level. It is to be based around themes developed from personal starting points. Students will be expected to produce a portfolio of practical work, including preparatory studies and more resolved final outcomes. The Portfolio must also be accompanied by an extended written task of no less than one thousand words. This unit is progressively independent and self-directed, so a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation is required. Component 2: Externally Set Assignment The assignments are set by the exam board and are again thematic in nature. Students select an assignment and then spend around 8 weeks researching and developing their response. Teacher tutorials are provided for support but the requirement for the student to work and explore independently is fundamental to success. The actual final response is produced under supervised conditions and you are given 15 hours to produce this, usually over 3 days in school. During the Spring term the Personal Investigation will be started, where students begin to work with more independence, either choosing one of the themes explored during the workshops or perhaps developing their own choice of subject matter. The Personal Investigation is worked upon until the January of Year 13 when the Externally Set Task is begun.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Church Road, Wavertree, Liverpool, L15 9EE |
A Level Art consists of two components, the Personal Investigation (60% of the overall marks), and the Externally Set Task (40%). The course begins with a series of workshops, focusing around specific areas within Art, something which enables all students to build both confidence and technical skills. Component 1: Personal Investigation This is the coursework element of the A Level. It is to be based around themes developed from personal starting points. Students will be expected to produce a portfolio of practical work, including preparatory studies and more resolved final outcomes. The Portfolio must also be accompanied by an extended written task of no less than one thousand words. This unit is progressively independent and self-directed, so a high level of self-discipline and self-motivation is required. Component 2: Externally Set Assignment The assignments are set by the exam board and are again thematic in nature. Students select an assignment and then spend around 8 weeks researching and developing their response. Teacher tutorials are provided for support but the requirement for the student to work and explore independently is fundamental to success. The actual final response is produced under supervised conditions and you are given 15 hours to produce this, usually over 3 days in school. During the Spring term the Personal Investigation will be started, where students begin to work with more independence, either choosing one of the themes explored during the workshops or perhaps developing their own choice of subject matter. The Personal Investigation is worked upon until the January of Year 13 when the Externally Set Task is begun.