Course information
Art and Design (Photography)
The Urswick School - A Church of England Secondary School - Hackney
02089852430
Paragon Road, Hackney, London, E9 6NR
Course summary

Art and design affect countless aspects of the world around us. Numerous industries from architecture to fashion, advertising to fine art, all rely on the study and interpretation of the visual world. Artists and designers concern themselves with the aesthetics and shaping our world through beauty and design. Arts subjects encourage self-expression and creativity and can build confidence as well as a sense of individual identity. This course will equip students with the investigative and practical skills required to produce original and well executed art and design work. Students will build a body of work which will serve as a portfolio for both university and industry interviews.

Entry requirements

You’ll have a grade 5 in English and Math's and at least four other GCSEs at a pass

How you'll be assessed

We teach the AQA specification. AS: Coursework comprising of 2D and 3D projects (60%), and a practical examination (40%). A level: Coursework- student lead personal investigation (60%), and a practical examination (40%).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityHackney
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressParagon Road, Hackney, London, E9 6NR