Creative skills are vital to British industry. A-level Art and Design will enable you to develop your artistic ability across an exciting range of techniques, experimenting with effects and concepts. This course is hands-on, with the emphasis on creating imaginative individual work. Students will visit galleries and take part in Art workshops to extend specialist skills and knowledge. You will be well prepared for a future career in a creative industry ? Many students go on to further study leading to careers in graphic design, fashion, illustration, architecture, painting, sculpture and photography ? You will build a portfolio to use in university interviews ? You will have an opportunity to further develop your artistic skills ? Studying a practical subject can offer a contrast to more traditionally academic A-levels.
4 GSCE Grades B/5 or above, plus at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics. Entry will be determined by interviews, at which students must present a portfolio of work. Art GCSE grade 6, or equivalent is also required for course entry.
All components will be assessed internally by your teachers and a sample of the work will be seen by a visiting exam board moderator.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Lancashire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Queen's Road West, Accrington, BB5 4AY |
Creative skills are vital to British industry. A-level Art and Design will enable you to develop your artistic ability across an exciting range of techniques, experimenting with effects and concepts. This course is hands-on, with the emphasis on creating imaginative individual work. Students will visit galleries and take part in Art workshops to extend specialist skills and knowledge. You will be well prepared for a future career in a creative industry ? Many students go on to further study leading to careers in graphic design, fashion, illustration, architecture, painting, sculpture and photography ? You will build a portfolio to use in university interviews ? You will have an opportunity to further develop your artistic skills ? Studying a practical subject can offer a contrast to more traditionally academic A-levels.
4 GSCE Grades B/5 or above, plus at least a Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics. Entry will be determined by interviews, at which students must present a portfolio of work. Art GCSE grade 6, or equivalent is also required for course entry.
All components will be assessed internally by your teachers and a sample of the work will be seen by a visiting exam board moderator.