Students who study Art and Design are able to develop exciting and innovative visual responses to the world around them. This A Level course teaches students to research, analyse, explore, review and develop their own projects. One-to-one tutorials are key to supporting students in the direction and media in which they wish to work, building confidence and opening up creative pathways for them to explore. The A level course consists of two areas of study: a portfolio and an end-of-course examination. The portfolio consists of the students’ own practical work through a variety of different mediums. They should demonstrate an ability to understand and use line, tone, texture, colour and form in an organised way, using a wide range of materials building upon the skills establish at GCSE level. Students will link their practical work to the work of other artists through historical and contextual study. Students will be expected to keep a sketch book to collect ideas and information and must draw and paint extensively in their own time in order to develop their skills and provide support material for work in the classroom. It is expected that work will be student-led with the tutor in the role of advisor, pupils should be enthusiastic about the subject and able to work to deadlines.
A level Art is designed to build upon skills gained at GCSE for students who have ideally achieved a grade 6 or above. This course requires dedicated and independent learners due to its high percentage of coursework. If students achieve lower than a 6 but still wish to take A Level Art, they must discuss this with the Head of Department and provide a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability.
Unit 1: Portfolio of work – 96 marks. 60%. Unit 2: Externally set assignment – 96 marks. 40%.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Rowley Avenue, Stafford, ST17 9AB |
Students who study Art and Design are able to develop exciting and innovative visual responses to the world around them. This A Level course teaches students to research, analyse, explore, review and develop their own projects. One-to-one tutorials are key to supporting students in the direction and media in which they wish to work, building confidence and opening up creative pathways for them to explore. The A level course consists of two areas of study: a portfolio and an end-of-course examination. The portfolio consists of the students’ own practical work through a variety of different mediums. They should demonstrate an ability to understand and use line, tone, texture, colour and form in an organised way, using a wide range of materials building upon the skills establish at GCSE level. Students will link their practical work to the work of other artists through historical and contextual study. Students will be expected to keep a sketch book to collect ideas and information and must draw and paint extensively in their own time in order to develop their skills and provide support material for work in the classroom. It is expected that work will be student-led with the tutor in the role of advisor, pupils should be enthusiastic about the subject and able to work to deadlines.
A level Art is designed to build upon skills gained at GCSE for students who have ideally achieved a grade 6 or above. This course requires dedicated and independent learners due to its high percentage of coursework. If students achieve lower than a 6 but still wish to take A Level Art, they must discuss this with the Head of Department and provide a portfolio of work that demonstrates their ability.
Unit 1: Portfolio of work – 96 marks. 60%. Unit 2: Externally set assignment – 96 marks. 40%.