A-level Applied Art and Design
Course duration: 2 years
Coursework: 100%
Contact teacher: Mrs Benson
What is the Course About?
This is a Vocational Qualification designed to provide a progression route to higher education or further training for employment. The course aims to encourage candidates to develop broad skills, knowledge and understanding of the Art and Design sector. You will explore a wide range of media including print, textiles, mixed-media, photography, ICT and a wide range of sculpture techniques. You will also research and respond to the work of a wide range of artists, craft-workers and designers including contemporary local practitioners. The course will be delivered through practical demonstrations, tutorials, discussions, visits to galleries and museums and through contact with art, craft and design specialists.
How will I be Assessed?
In Year 1, two internally set Units are covered:
2D and 3D skills, materials and techniques
Communication and Meaning through Visual Language
The third Unit:
Working to a Brief is set by the exam board.
In Year 2, the Units are:
Professional Practice and Progression (a research assignment into a vocational area of interest to you)
Decorative Imagery
A final specialist Unit of your choice such as 3D Design, Textiles or Fine Art.
Your work will be organised in the form of sketch books, work journals, mood boards, displays, exhibitions and presentations and will be internally marked by your teachers and moderated by the exam board.
What else do I need to know?
You need to have a genuine passion for Art and be creative, resourceful and enthusiastic. You must be able to manage your time effectively and to work independently without distractions.
What do students say?
Throughout my school life I have thoroughly enjoyed Art. A level was perfect for me. Already I have developed many new skills and hope to develop many more throughout the rest of the course.
It’s great to have our own studio space to work in.
Art in the sixth form allows us to be more independent.