The skills developed during the A-Level course will equip students for careers in the creative industries including film, theatre design, architecture, animation, advertising, game design, photography, 3D digital modeling, interior design, animatronics, special effects, fashion, and graphics to name but a few. It also provides a sound background for other less obvious careers, where the ability to think differently and creatively gives our students an edge over the competition. Students should possess a genuine interest in the subject and must also be well-motivated, critical thinkers. They must be prepared to look beyond the obvious! For the duration of the course, they will explore and develop ideas, whilst experimenting with a wide range of materials and working methods, including digital photography, video, and installation, alongside other more traditional art practices. The ability to think critically and analyze is actively encouraged through the study of artists, craftspeople, and designers as well as regular group critiques. The A-Level course builds upon the skills developed at the GCSE level, and candidates will ideally have achieved a minimum of Grade 6. The course follows the AQA Art and Design (Fine Art) specification. Students will be allowed to contextualize what they are doing in lessons with gallery visits. Our previous visits have included a residential trip to London and the Venice Biennale, the world’s biggest international Contemporary Art fair.
Grade 5 in at least five GCSE subjects and at least Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics and English Language. Applicants will require at least a Grade 6 in GCSE Art & Design.
Component 1 - Coursework - Personal Investigation 60% of the total A-Level marks (96 marks) Candidates are required to develop personal investigation based on an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by a written element of no less than 1000 words and no more than 3000 words, leading to a finished piece or pieces. Candidates should be selective when deciding what to submit for this unit. All the work produced for this unit will be marked as a whole. It is set and marked by the centre and moderated by AQA during a visit to the centre. Visits will normally take place in June. Component 2 - Externally set assignment Preparatory period + supervised time 15 hours 40% of the total A-Level marks (96 marks). A2 Externally Set Assignment Candidates select one of eight starting points. The externally-set assignment period will last from 1 February until the deadline for receipt of marks. Candidates should produce preparatory work and a finished piece or pieces. Candidates should be selective when deciding what to submit for this unit. Towards the end of this period candidates complete 15 hours of unaided, supervised time, the first 3 hours of which should be consecutive. Work produced during the examination period, including that produced during the 15 hours, will be marked as a whole. It is set by AQA, marked by the centre and moderated by AQA during a visit to the centre. Visits will normally take place in June.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | North Yorkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Gargrave Road, Skipton, BD23 1PL |
The skills developed during the A-Level course will equip students for careers in the creative industries including film, theatre design, architecture, animation, advertising, game design, photography, 3D digital modeling, interior design, animatronics, special effects, fashion, and graphics to name but a few. It also provides a sound background for other less obvious careers, where the ability to think differently and creatively gives our students an edge over the competition. Students should possess a genuine interest in the subject and must also be well-motivated, critical thinkers. They must be prepared to look beyond the obvious! For the duration of the course, they will explore and develop ideas, whilst experimenting with a wide range of materials and working methods, including digital photography, video, and installation, alongside other more traditional art practices. The ability to think critically and analyze is actively encouraged through the study of artists, craftspeople, and designers as well as regular group critiques. The A-Level course builds upon the skills developed at the GCSE level, and candidates will ideally have achieved a minimum of Grade 6. The course follows the AQA Art and Design (Fine Art) specification. Students will be allowed to contextualize what they are doing in lessons with gallery visits. Our previous visits have included a residential trip to London and the Venice Biennale, the world’s biggest international Contemporary Art fair.
Grade 5 in at least five GCSE subjects and at least Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics and English Language. Applicants will require at least a Grade 6 in GCSE Art & Design.
Component 1 - Coursework - Personal Investigation 60% of the total A-Level marks (96 marks) Candidates are required to develop personal investigation based on an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by a written element of no less than 1000 words and no more than 3000 words, leading to a finished piece or pieces. Candidates should be selective when deciding what to submit for this unit. All the work produced for this unit will be marked as a whole. It is set and marked by the centre and moderated by AQA during a visit to the centre. Visits will normally take place in June. Component 2 - Externally set assignment Preparatory period + supervised time 15 hours 40% of the total A-Level marks (96 marks). A2 Externally Set Assignment Candidates select one of eight starting points. The externally-set assignment period will last from 1 February until the deadline for receipt of marks. Candidates should produce preparatory work and a finished piece or pieces. Candidates should be selective when deciding what to submit for this unit. Towards the end of this period candidates complete 15 hours of unaided, supervised time, the first 3 hours of which should be consecutive. Work produced during the examination period, including that produced during the 15 hours, will be marked as a whole. It is set by AQA, marked by the centre and moderated by AQA during a visit to the centre. Visits will normally take place in June.