The art and design industry is the fastest growing industry in the UK, providing many opportunities for new and innovative thinkers. Every item in your life has passed through the hands of either an artist or designer, from the aesthetics of electrical equipment, wallpaper, cars, not to mention the fantastic artistic creations that brighten the world. Throughout the course you are encouraged to experiment with a wide variety of materials, including; oil paint, watercolours, ink, pencils (just to mention a few) and a range of 3D techniques. The work you produce will be a range of different sizes from small to very large on both paper and canvas. During year 12 and some of year 13 you will work on a major portfolio project that you are in control of, you will choose your starting point and discussions with your teachers will help you to make informed choices about the directions in which you go. You will be encouraged to use photography within your work as this enhances the development process.
It is an advantage if you have studied an ‘Art and Design; course at GCSE but not essential. 6 GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths and English
The course consists of both coursework and exam, coursework contributes 60% and exam 40%. Throughout the course you will participate in ‘unit reviews’ where your work is looked at by yourself and your teacher and discussed in detail. These reviews are vital to your success as they provide opportunities for you and your teacher to discuss the direction of your work and the development of ideas. You are assessed against 4 different assessment objectives that are equally 25% of your overall grade and they naturally follow the artistic process. These are provided at the start of the course and are reviewed during the unit reviews. The reviews also link to praising stars, so accurate assessment data is recorded dependent on progress.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Doncaster |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, DN2 5QD |
The art and design industry is the fastest growing industry in the UK, providing many opportunities for new and innovative thinkers. Every item in your life has passed through the hands of either an artist or designer, from the aesthetics of electrical equipment, wallpaper, cars, not to mention the fantastic artistic creations that brighten the world. Throughout the course you are encouraged to experiment with a wide variety of materials, including; oil paint, watercolours, ink, pencils (just to mention a few) and a range of 3D techniques. The work you produce will be a range of different sizes from small to very large on both paper and canvas. During year 12 and some of year 13 you will work on a major portfolio project that you are in control of, you will choose your starting point and discussions with your teachers will help you to make informed choices about the directions in which you go. You will be encouraged to use photography within your work as this enhances the development process.
It is an advantage if you have studied an ‘Art and Design; course at GCSE but not essential. 6 GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths and English
The course consists of both coursework and exam, coursework contributes 60% and exam 40%. Throughout the course you will participate in ‘unit reviews’ where your work is looked at by yourself and your teacher and discussed in detail. These reviews are vital to your success as they provide opportunities for you and your teacher to discuss the direction of your work and the development of ideas. You are assessed against 4 different assessment objectives that are equally 25% of your overall grade and they naturally follow the artistic process. These are provided at the start of the course and are reviewed during the unit reviews. The reviews also link to praising stars, so accurate assessment data is recorded dependent on progress.