AQA
Why study Art?
Being creative is the next big thing. Every good company realises that creativity and good design are important factors in generating new business. So your creativity isn’t just a way of satisfying your artistic soul... it can open the door to exciting career opportunities as well.
This popular A Level is a practical course that allows you to be as creative as you want to be. There are five areas that you can select from within the Fine Art endorsement: Fine Art, Textiles, Photography, 3D Design and Graphics and also one broad course; Unendorsed Art, Craft and Design.
Where will it take me?
Many students go on to take higher education in art and design, then aim to join the world of advertising as graphic designers, illustrators, typographers or become interior designers, costume or textile designers, fashion designers, photographers and architects to name just a few. The creative industries are now worth more than £84bn to the UK economy. This incredible figure is proof, if proof was needed, that the UK's creative output is going from strength to strength and should be championed and supported throughout its bright future.
What does the course involve?
Art A Level consists of two coursework units and an externally set task. These involve a preparatory project, a dissertation project and a practical project (combined), all designed to give you an understanding of the assessment objectives. You will be encouraged to work in various forms and scale; sketchbooks will form part of this through samples, sketches, photographs, annotations and artist research for each project.
You will also get the opportunity to experience gallery visits and or workshop artist lead workshops. This year we hosted international fine artist Ian Murphy for a two day workshop.
The coursework component is worth 60% of overall grade. This will continue until February of Upper Sixth where your will receive the Component 2 – externally set assignment (worth 40%).
What are the entry requirements?
A strong portfolio of work demonstrating a broad range of skills, experimentation of materials and ideas is essential. If you are require further information about the course but have not studied Art at GCSE, please speak to Mrs Mackay.