A Level Art & Design

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Students will produce a body of work for all units throughout the course. Students will compile a collection of work linked to at least 2/3 investigations. Both Component 1 and Competent 2 both have the same expectations of investigations and conclusion with a final piece. Students will sit a 15hr exam to complete their set Investigation response. Students are required to conduct investigations, related to an issue, concept or theme supported  by a written piece. Students’ investigations must show independent development from the original issue, concept or theme to the outcomes. Student Investigations must evidence students’ ability to research and develop ideas into outcomes. The written material must be comprehensibly structured and be between 2000-3000 words. The written materials must include appropriate spelling, punctuation and grammar throughout the topics. The student’s practical work will produce a response or to conclude the investigation without any restriction on materials or scale. Students must demonstrate their artistic skills being developed and challenged throughout the investigations as they conclude.

Entry requirements: Grade 5 in GCSE Art & Design, Textiles or Design and Technology. Grade 5 in English Literature & Language

Course content

The following topics are studied:
• Personal investigation outline and structure.
• Essay writing and research gathering. An introduction to lecture-style sessions about art & design influencers and the Art world to build up an understanding of the importance of research and investigations.
• Practical Art skills and techniques developed using a vast set of materials, building independent practical working. Students should aim to develop Artistic skills through various mediums such as drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, animation and photography.

Assessment
1. Component 1: Coursework (Internal personal investigation) 96 marks, 60%
2. Component 2: Exam (External set assignment ) 96 marks, 40%

What you can do next?
A-Level Art & Design is just the beginning to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the world in which we all live. Art & Design A-Level can lead you into the various different fields of work and life in the future. Students can go onto study at Degree level and explore the world of Visual artists, Digital artists, Animators, Advertisement, Photographers, Product designers, Architectures, Interior designers and so on. Art & Design is a forever changing and challenging field to develop and dive into and to be a part of the change.

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