Alongside the entry requirements for each course, you will also need to achieve the minimum Sixth Form entry requirements.
Assessment
60% Personal Investigation 40% Timed Assignment
Next Steps
Many students have successfully obtained places at university to continue developing their creative abilities.
Future careers may include: Architect; Designer; Photographer; Fashion Designer and Visual Merchandiser.
A-Level in Art
During this course, you will have the opportunity to develop your artistic skills using a wide range of media and techniques. You will need to be self-motivated and have an open mind! This will allow your work to develop in exciting and inspirational ways.
You will undertake a practical investigation into an idea, theme, issue or concept. This practical work will be supported by written material. The focus of the investigation will be identified independently by you and will lead to a finished outcome(s) (a final piece of work). The investigation will demonstrate your ability to develop a cohesive line of argument whilst evidencing your practical skill. A wide range of techniques will be explored using an appropriate range of materials.
Component 2: Externally Set Assignment 40%
You will be provided with an externally set question paper. The question paper consists of a choice of eight questions to be used as starting points. You will be required to choose one of these questions as the focus for your investigations. The question papers will be provided on 1st February or as soon as possible after this date. Following the preparatory period, you will undertake 15 hours of unaided supervised time in which they will develop an outcome or a series of outcomes.
