Art & Design
The general Art, Craft and Design course offers a broad range of opportunities for students to explore their creativity in terms of painting, drawing, design for print, website design and video.
The general Art, Craft and Design course offers a broad range of opportunities for students to explore their creativity in terms of painting, drawing, design for print, website design and video.
To study this subject, you'll need at least a Grade 7 in GCSE Art.
What will you learn?
A-Level Art is a creative, practical course where you explore ideas, develop your own style, and build a portfolio of work. You’ll experiment with a wide range of materials and techniques, from drawing, painting, and sculpture to photography, printmaking, and digital media.
Course Components
You will follow the general course unless there are good reasons for them to focus on one particular area of study.
You will be offered the chance to place their own work within a broader context and to learn from the experiences of others.
Skills you will develop
Creative Thinking
Developing original ideas and exploring different ways to express them.
Technical Art Skills
Using a range of materials and techniques such as drawing, painting, sculpture, or digital media.
Research & Analysis
Studying artists and artworks to understand styles, themes, and influences.
Portfolio Development
Creating and presenting a body of work that shows your ideas, process, and progress.
Step into the Classroom
Step inside our Art and Design A-Level and meet the inspiring teachers who will guide you on your creative journey. In this short video, you’ll gain a real insight into what to expect from the course - from developing your personal style and building a standout portfolio, to exploring exciting techniques and materials. You’ll also get a look around our incredible facilities, designed to support and stretch you every step of the way, giving you the space, tools and confidence to create work you’re truly proud of.
Step inside our Art and Design A-Level and meet the inspiring teachers who will guide you on your creative journey. In this short video, you’ll gain a real insight into what to expect from the course - from developing your personal style and building a standout portfolio, to exploring exciting techniques and materials. You’ll also get a look around our incredible facilities, designed to support and stretch you every step of the way, giving you the space, tools and confidence to create work you’re truly proud of.
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How will you be assessed?
Coursework and Externally-set Assignment
AQAPersonal Investigation
CourseworkCoursework will consist of a range of work completed in the Graphic Communication/Fine Art areas to reflect each candidate’s chosen focus of study.
Sketchbook Development
Externally-set AssignmentA range of questions/starting points is set by the board. An outcome is produced following a period of preparation in which ideas and images can be developed in sketchbooks.
Who will teach you?
Miss S Mullet
Head of Department
Mr R Hunt
Teacher of Art & Graphics
Mr M James
Teacher of Art & Graphics
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