Art and Design
Wollaston School - North Northamptonshire
01933663501
Irchester Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, NN29 7PH
Course summary

A Level Art will allow students the chance to build their understanding of a variety of artistic techniques and styles that encourages them to develop independent curiosity and improve their research and developing skills. What does the course cover? • Opportunities to develop, investigate and respond to the work of others (artists, crafters and designers). • Develop a critical and cultural understanding. • Explore a wide range of techniques and processes. • Reviewing and refining ideas. • Making inciteful observations and reflecting critically on own work. • Producing meaningful and appropriate final outcomes (within set frames).

Entry requirements

Level 5 in GCSE Art.

How you'll be assessed

The teachers will assess and mark all units for A Level and the marks are moderated by WJEC/ EDUQAS at the end of the course. This will include a final exhibition. Practical work Set practical work on a set topic and a written personal study approx. 1000-3000 words- 60%. Externally Set Work Preparation time to research and develop ideas, then a 15-hour exam- 40% (Currently due to COVID restraints the external set work has been removed, this may return to the original weighting above in 2022).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNorth Northamptonshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressIrchester Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, NN29 7PH