Art
A Level Art and Design (EDUQAS board)
Over this two year course, pupils are supported on a visual and creative journey, which focuses on the learner’s personal progress. Students are encouraged to explore and experiment across a broad range of materials, developing personal ideas along the way. Students opting for A’level art will be expected to have completed GCSE Art and/or GCSE Graphic design.
Art and Design
This creative and exciting course involves pupils experiencing new and developing practical skills. These will include drawing and painting, photography, graphics , mixed media, digital art, and art textiles and ceramics.
The course is a chance to visually explore and promote your own style and skill. You’re given creative freedom to approach tasks in a personal way and develop your individual strengths to produce final outcomes. If you have any queries about the course please come and ask the art staff or current art artists, who will be happy to help.
Course Details:
The full A-Level qualification is made up of-
Unit 1 60% – Coursework portfolio, 1 very personal project (y12-13).
Plus a written study (1000 – 3000 words).
Unit 2 40% – Controlled Assignment: 15 hr exam, plus prep work.
Possible Careers
Contemporary artist
Graphic design
• Magazine publisher
• Animation/Illustration/Advertisement
• Fashion and textile design/Promotion/Buyer
Jewellery/3D design/Stage set design
Teacher, Architect, Curator, Art historian, Art therapist.
Careers in the creative sector are one of the fastest growing in the UK. The creative industry provides around two million jobs, and employment and is growing at double the rate of the economy as a whole. Come and start your artistic path to the future
In the art department we pride ourselves on the excellent exam results achieved year upon year. We have established a record of success in Art, with 100% A-C results maintained over a several years.
If you’re interested in further information , please speak to any member of staff and/or our A’Level students.
