The A Level Art and Design course, which builds on what students have achieved at GCSE allows students opportunities to: • Generate and develop ideas Research primary and contextual sources • Record practical and written observations • Experiment with media, processes and techniques • Refine ideas towards producing resolved outcomes The course is followed through the broad-based title of FINE Art. Students will be able to explore and develop their ideas through a wide range of media including Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking, Ceramics, Photography, Filmmaking, and Digital Media. Students will be taught by subject specialist teachers and practising artists (at present Mr Beresford-Zahra, Ms Easton, Ms Gill and Mr Sanders). Students are encouraged to realise their creative potential within a highly stimulating, supportive, innovative and very well-resourced environment, including access to our Craft, Design and Technology workshop, fostering an independent approach to research, investigation, critical analysis and cultural awareness. The A-level course consists of two components, both teacher-assessed and externally moderated.
A pupil should have at least a 7/A grade at GCSE to take the subject at A Level, even though in some subject areas, an 8 or 9 at GCSE is a stronger indicator of subsequent success at A-Level. Students must have already successfully completed the Art GCSE (AQA) or present evidence of an equivalent personal portfolio.
Component 1: Personal Investigation (60% of total qualification) Consists of three major elements: supporting studies, practical work and a personal study of a minimum of 1,000 words of continuous prose (upper limit - 3,000 words). These elements should be seen as integrally connected. The personal study must be related to a student’s practical work. Component 2: Externally Set Exam (40% of total qualification) Incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and a 15-hour practical exam taken over three days. The Externally Set Assignment is released on 1st February and contains a theme and suggested starting points. The exam will take place in May. In both components, students must establish links between their work and the wider world of Art and Design. At least one sketchbook per component is essential. In addition to timetabled lessons, the following will be available to support students with their studies:
About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | City of London |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender of School | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,635 |
| Address | 107 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 3AL |
The A Level Art and Design course, which builds on what students have achieved at GCSE allows students opportunities to: • Generate and develop ideas Research primary and contextual sources • Record practical and written observations • Experiment with media, processes and techniques • Refine ideas towards producing resolved outcomes The course is followed through the broad-based title of FINE Art. Students will be able to explore and develop their ideas through a wide range of media including Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking, Ceramics, Photography, Filmmaking, and Digital Media. Students will be taught by subject specialist teachers and practising artists (at present Mr Beresford-Zahra, Ms Easton, Ms Gill and Mr Sanders). Students are encouraged to realise their creative potential within a highly stimulating, supportive, innovative and very well-resourced environment, including access to our Craft, Design and Technology workshop, fostering an independent approach to research, investigation, critical analysis and cultural awareness. The A-level course consists of two components, both teacher-assessed and externally moderated.
A pupil should have at least a 7/A grade at GCSE to take the subject at A Level, even though in some subject areas, an 8 or 9 at GCSE is a stronger indicator of subsequent success at A-Level. Students must have already successfully completed the Art GCSE (AQA) or present evidence of an equivalent personal portfolio.
Component 1: Personal Investigation (60% of total qualification) Consists of three major elements: supporting studies, practical work and a personal study of a minimum of 1,000 words of continuous prose (upper limit - 3,000 words). These elements should be seen as integrally connected. The personal study must be related to a student’s practical work. Component 2: Externally Set Exam (40% of total qualification) Incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and a 15-hour practical exam taken over three days. The Externally Set Assignment is released on 1st February and contains a theme and suggested starting points. The exam will take place in May. In both components, students must establish links between their work and the wider world of Art and Design. At least one sketchbook per component is essential. In addition to timetabled lessons, the following will be available to support students with their studies:
