Art is a subject that develops creative and analytical thinking skills alongside practical visual communication techniques. You will develop skills, techniques and processes across a wide range of material areas. You will also learn how to analyse, evaluate and respond to the work of other artists. You will learn how to respond to a theme and develop and refine an idea both visually and through written annotation.
A GCSE equivalent to grade 6 or above in Art or a creative based subject or by interview.
2 years full-time
AQA
This is an introduction to a variety of experiences exploring a range of art techniques, analysis and evaluation. A six week skills workshop will lead into a themed project of your choosing, developing ideas and use of materials. There will be a focus on improving observational skills to a high standard alongside evaluating and analysing the work of other artists. This will then lead into the professional portfolio in year 13.
Component 1: (60%) Coursework. Students are able to acquire their own skills and create ideas in the areas they most enjoy. This ultimately leads to more independent creative, analytical and evaluative development in the form of a personal themed project. This component also requires students to produce an extended essay of between 1000 and 3000 words that supports the ideas developed within the practical work.
Component 2: (40%) Examination. The externally set assignment required students to produce a unit of work responding to a question set by the exam board. Students will receive an exam paper with a choice of questions. At the end of the exam prep period students complete a 15 hour controlled assessment. The unit of work is marked alongside the 15 hours of independent supervised study.
A Level Art courses can lead into higher education at college or university or into employment. Career prospects include:
