Year 12 begins with a series of workshops to embed a range of materials and techniques including Drawing, Painting, 3D/Ceramics and Textiles. Following this, students may choose a pathway that they would like to specialise in or may continue to follow a broad-based course. Component 1 of the A level course is a Personal Investigation which begins in Term 3. This is an extended project based on an idea, issue, concept, or theme developed by the student. It is a practical project with a written essay component. In Year 13 students will bring their Personal Investigation to a conclusion. They will then work on a practical exam project which has been set by the exam board. Following school, students go on to employment, apprenticeship, further education, or University, in a diverse range of careers from Architecture to Sculptor, Art Therapist to Set Designer.
Minimum 5 in GCSE Art or related course For all subjects a GCSE in the chosen area is an advantage and provides good foundational knowledge and skills. More importantly, you must enjoy the subject; you should be motivated to do well, want to work hard and have a keen interest in studying around the subject, independently. Our entry requirements provide insight into the required academic level to be successful at this course. However, please speak to us if you are interested in studying this subject and have concerns that you do not have a GCSE in this area or have concerns that you may not achieve the entry level required. Our team can be contacted on wrensix@wren.excalibur.org.uk.
Component 1 - worth 60% - Non-examined Assessment. Component 2 - worth 40% - Practical exam based. Both marks against four assessment objectives detailed in the specification.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Reading |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | |
| Address | 61-63 Bath Road, Reading, RG30 2BB |
Year 12 begins with a series of workshops to embed a range of materials and techniques including Drawing, Painting, 3D/Ceramics and Textiles. Following this, students may choose a pathway that they would like to specialise in or may continue to follow a broad-based course. Component 1 of the A level course is a Personal Investigation which begins in Term 3. This is an extended project based on an idea, issue, concept, or theme developed by the student. It is a practical project with a written essay component. In Year 13 students will bring their Personal Investigation to a conclusion. They will then work on a practical exam project which has been set by the exam board. Following school, students go on to employment, apprenticeship, further education, or University, in a diverse range of careers from Architecture to Sculptor, Art Therapist to Set Designer.
Minimum 5 in GCSE Art or related course For all subjects a GCSE in the chosen area is an advantage and provides good foundational knowledge and skills. More importantly, you must enjoy the subject; you should be motivated to do well, want to work hard and have a keen interest in studying around the subject, independently. Our entry requirements provide insight into the required academic level to be successful at this course. However, please speak to us if you are interested in studying this subject and have concerns that you do not have a GCSE in this area or have concerns that you may not achieve the entry level required. Our team can be contacted on wrensix@wren.excalibur.org.uk.
Component 1 - worth 60% - Non-examined Assessment. Component 2 - worth 40% - Practical exam based. Both marks against four assessment objectives detailed in the specification.