GCE A Level - Art & Design (Fine Art)
Great Baddow High School - Essex
01245265821
Duffield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9RZ
Course summary

Through activities in painting and drawing, ceramics, textiles, printmaking etc. students will fulfill the demands of the A Level specification. Some work will be in sketchbooks, other work on a larger scale. Additionally, students will be expected to visit exhibitions and art galleries. It does not matter if a student has not studied Art and Design at GCSE, a student may want an opportunity to develop and express their own ideas or they may want to pursue a career in the art, craft or design industries. This course will give students the skills to enjoy, engage with and produce visual arts throughout their lives.

Entry requirements

Grade 6 at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1 - Personal Investigation. 60% Internally set, assessed by the teacher and externally moderated. This component is worth 60% of the A Level. It requires candidates to produce a portfolio of practical and written work based on personal starting points. Component 2 - Externally Set Assignment (ESA). 40% Externally set, assessed by the teacher and externally moderated. This component is worth 40% of the A Level. It requires candidates to produce preparatory studies and personal outcomes based on a theme set by Edexcel.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityEssex
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDuffield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 9RZ