Study With Us

September

2 years

This programme is for committed students with previous experience of Art and Design evidenced by success at GCSE Level and by presentation of a portfolio of relevant art work. You will study a range of Fine Art subjects, including (but not limited to): Painting, Drawing, Photography and Print. Students then choose to work in their specialist area.

The course is based on practical working methods including the use of sketchbooks, worksheets and journals. Sessions are project based and art work is produced initially in an experimental way, showing research into a related topic, development work through drawings and designs, samples in relevant area, then an outcome. You will use a selection media to explore tone, form, colour and texture.

You will be introduced to a variety of experiences involving a range of media, processes and techniques. Workshop style sessions will give practical knowledge and experience through tutor demonstrations and production of samples. You will explore images, artefacts and resources relating to a range of fine art, craft and design, from the past and from recent times.

You will explore drawing using a variety of methods and media on a variety of scales. You will work in one or more areas of Art, such as painting, drawing and mixed media, including collage and assemblage.

The course is split into two main components:

1. Personal Investigation
This entails students developing skills in all areas as well as appreciating and learning about historical and contemporary artists. Work will be underpinned with research and written analysis as well as a visual work which shows the learning process. Students will then be given the opportunity to develop their own personal style with individual projects.

2. Externally Set Exam
This is an externally set exam project in which the student will choose a title and use the skills, creativity and knowledge developed throughout component to create an innovative piece of work showing creativity and the ability to understand and use photographic equipment and language. This is a course work-based project, yet there is a period of 15 hours silent working in exam conditions.

Component 1 is worth 60% of the marks which must be supported by written work between 1500 – 3000 words.

Component 2 is worth 40% of the mark and will have 15 hours of supervised time at the end of the project.

5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English Language and Maths.

AND

Grade 5 or above in an art-based subject (if studied at GCSE).

A Level Art is an accepted entry qualification to universities and colleges for a wide range of degree and diploma courses.