Art, Craft and Design
The Priory Ruskin Academy - Lincolnshire
01476410410
Rushcliffe Road, Grantham, NG31 8ED
Course summary

In Year 12 students will complete a series of skills based workshops designed to develop their understanding of and abilities in a variety of practical disciplines, as well as enhancing their ability to discuss and analyse art work using in-depth specialist vocabulary. This first component will also consist of at least one extended project. Students will also complete an internally set assignment where they will produce a body of work choosing their own starting point from a range of stimuli applying the knowledge and skills developed from the course so far. A Level Component 1: Personal Investigation - Students produce a personal investigation based on an idea, issue, concept or theme as chosen by them. The investigation should be a coherent, in-depth study that demonstrates the student’s ability to construct and develop a sustained line of reasoning from an initial staring point to a final realisation. This is a practical unit with supporting written material of a critical, analytical nature of no less than 1000 words and no more than 3000 words. This component is worth 60% of the overall A Level grade. A Level Component 2: Externally Set Assignment - Students produce a body of work from a choice of eight starting points completing a final outcome under controlled conditions (15 Hours). This component is worth 40% of the overall A Level grade

Entry requirements

To attain a 5 or above in GCSE Art.

How you'll be assessed

Year 12 - Component 1: Coursework Portfolio - 60% of final Year 12 mark. Component 2: Internally Set Controlled Test Assignment - 40% of final Year 12 mark. Year 12 is internally assessed and moderated. Year 13 - Component 1: Personal Investigation - 60% of final A Level mark. This is a practical investigation supported by written material including an essay of up to 3000 words. Component 2: Externally Set Controlled Test Assignment - 40% of final A Level Mark. Year 13 is externally assessed and moderated by AQA.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLincolnshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressRushcliffe Road, Grantham, NG31 8ED