Art and Design
Waddesdon Church of England School - Buckinghamshire
01296651382
Baker Street, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, HP18 0LQ
Course summary

The course covers a variety of experiences exploring a range of two and three-dimensional media, processes and techniques. Relevant images, artefacts and resources relating to a range of art, craft and design, from the past and from recent times, including European and non-European examples, will be explored, integral to the investigating and making process. Responses to these examples must be shown through practical and critical activities, which demonstrate understanding of different styles, genres and traditions. Students will explore drawing using a variety of methods and media on a variety of scales. Students are required to work in at least two of the following areas of art, craft and design: Fine Art, Graphic Design, Textiles, Three-Dimensional Design or Photography.

Entry requirements

Waddesdon Points System to enter the Sixth Form explained in the prospectus. Suitable portfolio of work and minimum of minimum of 5 in GCSE Art.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1 Coursework – Personal Study 60% of the total A level marks Component 2 Externally Set Assignment 15 hours 40% of the total A level marks

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBaker Street, Waddesdon, Aylesbury, HP18 0LQ