Art and Design
Barton Court Grammar School - Kent
01227464600
Longport, Canterbury, CT1 1PH
Course summary

Art, Craft and Design is a broad-based course exploring practical and contextual work through a range of 2D and 3D processes and media associated with a wide variety of disciplines, offering something for everyone. The specification directly supports progression to further and higher education in Art and Design and related subjects, as well as providing all students with a platform to inspire a lifelong interest in, and enjoyment of, Art and Design. So if you are a GCSE art student wanting to take your passion to the next level, we can help by bringing you new and exciting techniques and opportunities. Why not try printmaking, sculpture, life drawing, digital photography or alternative media? How about developing your drawing and painting to a higher standard? We can offer you an exhilarating yet supportive environment to help you spread your wings.

Entry requirements

- Sixth Form entry requirements, including Art or Textiles at grade B or 6 where these have been taken. Students who have not studied Art before will need to demonstrate a strong commitment to the subject. - At least eight grade 4s at GCSEs including English and Mathematics and at least four grade 6's at GCSE, including a 6 in the subjects chosen where relevant, or in the case of a student not studying the subject at GCSE, a 6 is needed in the closest subject (s) they have studied at GCSE

How you'll be assessed

Component 1) Personal investigation counting for 60% of the total A Level marks Component 2) Externally set assignment counting for 40% of the total A Level marks

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressLongport, Canterbury, CT1 1PH