The focus on the first year is on experimentation with media and the exploration of ideas, while the second year is focused more towards the realisation of ideas and the refinement of skills.
5 GCSEs grade 4 and above including a 5 in an Art subject. If you are opting for a different specialism to your GCSE a portfolio and meeting will be required.
Unit 1: Personal Investigation (60%) You will generate and develop ideas, research primary and contextual sources, record practical and written observations, experiment with media and processes, and refine ideas towards producing personal resolved outcomes. Your Personal Investigation incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work, and a Personal Study. Your supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points (agreed by your teacher). Unit 2: Externally set assignment (40%) The Externally Set Assignment (exam paper) is released in February from AQA and contains a theme and suggested starting points. You will follow the same process as the Personal Investigation and create preparatory studies and then, around April time, have a 15 hour period of sustained focus to produce your final outcome(s).
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ashford Road, Tenterden, TN30 6LT |
The focus on the first year is on experimentation with media and the exploration of ideas, while the second year is focused more towards the realisation of ideas and the refinement of skills.
5 GCSEs grade 4 and above including a 5 in an Art subject. If you are opting for a different specialism to your GCSE a portfolio and meeting will be required.
Unit 1: Personal Investigation (60%) You will generate and develop ideas, research primary and contextual sources, record practical and written observations, experiment with media and processes, and refine ideas towards producing personal resolved outcomes. Your Personal Investigation incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work, and a Personal Study. Your supporting studies and practical work will comprise a portfolio of development work and outcomes based on themes and ideas developed from personal starting points (agreed by your teacher). Unit 2: Externally set assignment (40%) The Externally Set Assignment (exam paper) is released in February from AQA and contains a theme and suggested starting points. You will follow the same process as the Personal Investigation and create preparatory studies and then, around April time, have a 15 hour period of sustained focus to produce your final outcome(s).