Art and Design (Fine Art)
Highworth Grammar School - Kent
01233624910
Maidstone Road, Ashford, TN24 8UD
Course summary

New A Level Specifications from September 2015. You will be expected to complete an exciting range of skill based workshops looking at the following areas of study and looking at the formal elements of Art: Painting and Drawing; Printmaking; Sculpture and Lens-Based Image Making. Visits to galleries and exhibitions will be used to enhance and develop your work. We celebrate the work of our students each year with an impressive exhibition.

Entry requirements

- Art 6 - At least 6 GCSE subjects at Grade 6 or above. - At least a Grade 5 in English. - At least a Grade 5 in Mathematics.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: 60% of Final Mark A range of skill based workshops looking at Painting and Drawing; Printmaking; Sculpture and Lens-Based Image Making. Personal Investigation portfolio with a designated Art tutor responsible for setting and marking your work each week as you are set tasks to complete. Component 2: 40% of Final Mark You will be given a set starting point or theme and will be expected to develop a body of preparatory work over eight weeks, followed by a 15 hour examination.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeGirls
AddressMaidstone Road, Ashford, TN24 8UD