Art & Design at A Level is a diverse course which requires students to think for themselves and show initiative and enthusiasm. Students will be able to work in one area in depth, or several areas which include types of painting, printmaking, 3D, textile and photography specialisms. The course will provide you with the opportunity to progress your creative skills through the exploration of a wide range of materials. This will be done whilst developing a variety of techniques and will ultimately result in producing an extensive portfolio of work that will equip you for entry to employment or into higher education. A range of artists and craftspeople, both contemporary and from the past, will be introduced in order to further support the development of work. Students will also get the opportunity to go on a trip to a museum or gallery that is relevant to the area of study at the time to help broaden knowledge and understanding for the course.
- Entry Requirements: Grade 6 in Art or Graphics at GCSE - Entry to this programme is determined by GCSE results. It is generally necessary for students to have achieved at least a level 6 at GCSE in the subject (or related subjects) they intend to study at A Level.
You will be given both verbal and written feedback from staff at intervals throughout the course. You will build a portfolio of work based on a selected theme, which is ultimately worth 60% of your qualification. This will be marked by staff and then be externally moderated by a moderator from the exam board. The external set assignment makes up the other 40% of your A-level. You have the opportunity to choose your own theme from a range provided by the exam board. This culminates with a 15 hour supervised session, usually over the course of three days. This again is marked in house by staff and moderator by a moderator from the exam board.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Mereland Road, Didcot, OX11 8AZ |
Art & Design at A Level is a diverse course which requires students to think for themselves and show initiative and enthusiasm. Students will be able to work in one area in depth, or several areas which include types of painting, printmaking, 3D, textile and photography specialisms. The course will provide you with the opportunity to progress your creative skills through the exploration of a wide range of materials. This will be done whilst developing a variety of techniques and will ultimately result in producing an extensive portfolio of work that will equip you for entry to employment or into higher education. A range of artists and craftspeople, both contemporary and from the past, will be introduced in order to further support the development of work. Students will also get the opportunity to go on a trip to a museum or gallery that is relevant to the area of study at the time to help broaden knowledge and understanding for the course.
- Entry Requirements: Grade 6 in Art or Graphics at GCSE - Entry to this programme is determined by GCSE results. It is generally necessary for students to have achieved at least a level 6 at GCSE in the subject (or related subjects) they intend to study at A Level.
You will be given both verbal and written feedback from staff at intervals throughout the course. You will build a portfolio of work based on a selected theme, which is ultimately worth 60% of your qualification. This will be marked by staff and then be externally moderated by a moderator from the exam board. The external set assignment makes up the other 40% of your A-level. You have the opportunity to choose your own theme from a range provided by the exam board. This culminates with a 15 hour supervised session, usually over the course of three days. This again is marked in house by staff and moderator by a moderator from the exam board.