An Art and Design education should enable students to develop their creativity physically and intellectually. Our students are encouraged to enjoy the challenges of art, design, photography, and textiles by developing practical skills, exploring the wider world of art, and using an aesthetic vocabulary. At A Level students are expected to demonstrate a greater depth of study and specialisation in a particular medium. Educational visits are an important aspect of bringing art to life, during this two-year course, students have the opportunity and are encouraged to visit London galleries such as Tate Modern, Tate Britain, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, and The Royal Academy. To extend learning in Art and Design students should engage in recording subject matter through photography, join local Art clubs and classes in the community, and work with younger students at Art clubs inside/outside of school. Students are expected to use their independent study time to complete homework tasks, address all teacher action points, and meet deadlines. There is a sixth form art study located in the Art department with a place to work and store artwork safely. Approximately 4 hours a week of independent study is expected.
A Level requires the minimum of a level 5 grade in Art and Design at GCSE
Art is a practical subject where the content produced over the two years forms the basis of the grade. 60% Portfolio /Component 1 and 40% Component 2 and Externally Set Assignment.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Altwood Road, Maidenhead, SL6 4PU |
An Art and Design education should enable students to develop their creativity physically and intellectually. Our students are encouraged to enjoy the challenges of art, design, photography, and textiles by developing practical skills, exploring the wider world of art, and using an aesthetic vocabulary. At A Level students are expected to demonstrate a greater depth of study and specialisation in a particular medium. Educational visits are an important aspect of bringing art to life, during this two-year course, students have the opportunity and are encouraged to visit London galleries such as Tate Modern, Tate Britain, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, and The Royal Academy. To extend learning in Art and Design students should engage in recording subject matter through photography, join local Art clubs and classes in the community, and work with younger students at Art clubs inside/outside of school. Students are expected to use their independent study time to complete homework tasks, address all teacher action points, and meet deadlines. There is a sixth form art study located in the Art department with a place to work and store artwork safely. Approximately 4 hours a week of independent study is expected.
A Level requires the minimum of a level 5 grade in Art and Design at GCSE
Art is a practical subject where the content produced over the two years forms the basis of the grade. 60% Portfolio /Component 1 and 40% Component 2 and Externally Set Assignment.