The A Level History of Art course offers an exciting opportunity to study the global stories of art and architecture from 500BC to today, investigating historical and political contexts as well as materials, techniques and styles. This two-year course is about researching and exploring the visual arts, culture and ideas of the world. It is a new and inspiring course which, for the first time ever, allows us to explore the arts of Japan, China and Africa in addition to those of the European tradition. You will begin with a core course in visual literacy so that you have the skills to analyse any painting, sculpture or building. Then we will explore art and architecture in relation to two themes: Identities and War. Both are highly relevant in the turbulent world in which we live and you will explore the attitudes and solutions of cultures past and present. We will investigate the history, political context and artistic innovations of key works and artists, making this course relevant for anyone interested in the wider world around them. Regular visits to collections in the UK will give you the chance to investigate works first-hand, as well as building life-long friendships with your peers.
A minimum of five GCSE subjects at grade 4 or above including a grade 4 or above in History, if taken. However newcomers to the subject will also be welcomed, provided that they have gained some good passes in other subjects, especially English. Students who wish to study this course do not have to have any practical artistic skills as it is based on written research and direct observation.
Paper 1 Visual Analysis and Themes This examination requires you to demonstrate your visual literacy on ‘unseen’ examples of painting, sculpture and architecture. The second part tests your knowledge and understanding of the two Themes (‘Identities’ and ‘War’) studied in your first year. 50% written examination (3 hours) Paper 2 Periods in the History The two in-depth periods (eg: British and French Art 1848-99 and European Modernism 1900-1939) carry an equal weighting. You will encounter a range of question lengths and types but will be wellprepared for every element of this exciting course and final assessment. 50% written examination (3 hours)
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Tuesley Lane, Godalming, GU7 1RS |
The A Level History of Art course offers an exciting opportunity to study the global stories of art and architecture from 500BC to today, investigating historical and political contexts as well as materials, techniques and styles. This two-year course is about researching and exploring the visual arts, culture and ideas of the world. It is a new and inspiring course which, for the first time ever, allows us to explore the arts of Japan, China and Africa in addition to those of the European tradition. You will begin with a core course in visual literacy so that you have the skills to analyse any painting, sculpture or building. Then we will explore art and architecture in relation to two themes: Identities and War. Both are highly relevant in the turbulent world in which we live and you will explore the attitudes and solutions of cultures past and present. We will investigate the history, political context and artistic innovations of key works and artists, making this course relevant for anyone interested in the wider world around them. Regular visits to collections in the UK will give you the chance to investigate works first-hand, as well as building life-long friendships with your peers.
A minimum of five GCSE subjects at grade 4 or above including a grade 4 or above in History, if taken. However newcomers to the subject will also be welcomed, provided that they have gained some good passes in other subjects, especially English. Students who wish to study this course do not have to have any practical artistic skills as it is based on written research and direct observation.
Paper 1 Visual Analysis and Themes This examination requires you to demonstrate your visual literacy on ‘unseen’ examples of painting, sculpture and architecture. The second part tests your knowledge and understanding of the two Themes (‘Identities’ and ‘War’) studied in your first year. 50% written examination (3 hours) Paper 2 Periods in the History The two in-depth periods (eg: British and French Art 1848-99 and European Modernism 1900-1939) carry an equal weighting. You will encounter a range of question lengths and types but will be wellprepared for every element of this exciting course and final assessment. 50% written examination (3 hours)