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. These include; special effects and prosthetics for TV and film, illustration, comic and concept art, costume, architecture, art history and fine art.
Future careers may include: Architect, illustrator, animator, museum curator, art therapist to name a few.
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 practical work (personal investigation) exploring an idea, theme, issue or concept. This work will be supported by written material. The focus of the investigation will be identified independently by you and will lead to sketchbook work and finished outcomes. The investigation will demonstrate your ability to develop a cohesive line of argument whilst evidencing your practical skills. 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
