Course Level: |
AS & A2 Level |
| Length of Course: |
AS One-year, which can be extended to the full A Level by completing the second year.
A2 Two years. |
Examination Board:
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Edexcel
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Description of Course: |
A course for those of you who wish to pursue, extend and develop your studies of Art & Design to a much greater depth than that required for GCSE. All students following the course will develop the capacity to establish and communicate visual relationships, express ideas in visual terms, control a range of media and processes and develop self-awareness and discrimination, through personal research and development, leading to an informed view of the environment and culture.
AS
Unit 1
Practical Outcomes
Supporting studies
Researching, recording, analysing and reviewing.
Art historical investigation. Developing ideas. Experimenting with media, developing and applying skills
Creating and presenting outcomes
Unit 2
Externally Set Assignment (follows same process as Unit 1 with timed practical outcome)
A2
Unit 3
Personal Study
Integrated images and texts including a written element of no less than 1000 words.
Practical Creative Response - consists of a body of work from a student selected or negotiated focus
Unit 4
Externally Set Assignment
Supporting studies and timed practical outcome |
Possible Career Pathways: |
| Art and Design studies are chosen not only by those seeking an art career, but also by those who wish to develop their potential in this area as an additional study. Careers in Art and Design are varied, but all are concerned with improving the man-made environment, for example book design and illustration, furniture and interiors, TV graphics, video, fabrics and countless other items of everyday use. 'A' Level studies are the desired and logical route to higher education in Art and Design, as recommended by the Art Colleges; those interested in architecture and some forms of engineering and media should also consider the course. |
Further Advice: |
| This course is initially about being experimental, it is about taking risks and trying out new ideas. You will be building up a range of approaches that can be used to extend your understanding of Art and Design. It is about developing a greater awareness and confidence in art, enabling you to be reflective and creative. Be sure that you are committed to one/two years of demanding study and be prepared to undertake further study out of school on a regular basis. |
Course Work Placement: |
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Course Entry Guidelines: |
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Course Additional Information: |
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