The first Phase of this course is focused on building the required skills for the 2 assessed units at the end of Year 13. A foundation style programme developing essential artistic skills begins in September of Year 12 and runs until mid-November. In this phase students will refine drawing, printing and Textiles skills as well as learning new techniques. The coursework element and first component of the A Level begins in mid-November, which is worth 60% of the overall marks. This is called the Personal Investigation which includes a practical portfolio of work showing the learners response to a starting point as well as a written, related study which supports the practical work. The second component is the externally set task which is worth 40% of the total marks. This is a range of themes set by the exam board and issued on 1st February. Learners are invited to respond to one starting point from the paper and complete a range of preparatory work as well as a 15 hour timed piece.
■ A GCSE in Fine Art or Textiles ■ Enthusiasm for the subject and a commitment to spend the required time developing and refining skills ■ Creativity and an aptitude for the subject are very important to succeed ■ An interest in learning from other Artists and Designers ■ A willingness to try new ideas and experiment
■ Students are given weekly target sheets as well as half termly assessments ■ Both the Personal Investigation and Externally Set Task are assessed by teaching staff internally and moderated externally
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Wirral |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Breck Rd, Wallasey, CH44 3HS |
The first Phase of this course is focused on building the required skills for the 2 assessed units at the end of Year 13. A foundation style programme developing essential artistic skills begins in September of Year 12 and runs until mid-November. In this phase students will refine drawing, printing and Textiles skills as well as learning new techniques. The coursework element and first component of the A Level begins in mid-November, which is worth 60% of the overall marks. This is called the Personal Investigation which includes a practical portfolio of work showing the learners response to a starting point as well as a written, related study which supports the practical work. The second component is the externally set task which is worth 40% of the total marks. This is a range of themes set by the exam board and issued on 1st February. Learners are invited to respond to one starting point from the paper and complete a range of preparatory work as well as a 15 hour timed piece.
■ A GCSE in Fine Art or Textiles ■ Enthusiasm for the subject and a commitment to spend the required time developing and refining skills ■ Creativity and an aptitude for the subject are very important to succeed ■ An interest in learning from other Artists and Designers ■ A willingness to try new ideas and experiment
■ Students are given weekly target sheets as well as half termly assessments ■ Both the Personal Investigation and Externally Set Task are assessed by teaching staff internally and moderated externally