Art & Design – Art A Level
Overview
This is a practical Fine Art course giving students the opportunity to develop an appreciation of the visual world and to respond to it in a personal and creative way. Emphasis is placed on developing visual language skills through drawing, painting and printmaking and much of the work is based directly on observation. Our students have an excellent record in gaining places at Art College and university, potentially leading to a career within the creative industries. We also have many students who take the subject for their own interest as a balance to their more academic subjects.
A Level Art is an extremely rewarding course, however students should be aware that ally projects involve a high degree of independence.
Course Content
Educational Experiences
Course Specific Trips & Visits
The College runs a number of educational experiences each year to enable students to contextualise their learning. These experiences include trips to galleries, outdoor drawing opportunities and talks by visiting speakers, including a variety of local designers and artists.
Progression
Many students go on to study at Art College or university and do courses including:
- Fine Art
- Graphic Design, Illustration
- Fashion Design, Theatre Design
- 3D Design, Digital Animation
- Architecture
- Advertising and packaging
- Web/social media design
Art College courses change constantly and cover a huge area. Advice is given on the current opportunities throughout the course.
Entry Requirements & Assessment
Students wishing to include A Levels in their programme need to have (or expect to achieve) at least five GCSE passes, with at least two at Grade 5 or above (and a satisfactory school reference) in order to be accepted on an A Level/BTEC Level 3 Programme.
Students should also meet the following minimum GCSE requirement:
- Grade 4 in Art or relevant Design Technology GCSE and Grade 5 if taking 2 Art courses
Students wishing to include A Levels in their programme need to have (or expect to achieve) at least five GCSE passes, with at least two at Grade 5 or above (and a satisfactory school reference) in order to be accepted on an A Level/BTEC Level 3 Programme.
The exam board for Art A Level is EDUQAS (WJEC).
Assessment
Component 1: Personal Investigation 60% including an Essay
Component 2: Externally set assignment 40% including a 15 hour practical exam
What goes well with this course?
If students intend to apply to Art College they should combine A Level Art with:
- Photography
- Graphic Design
- BTEC in Art & Design
- BTEC Fashion & Textiles
Alternatively, if being studied for interest, it goes well with any other subject.
How To Apply
Applications for entry September 2018. The application form for the academic year 2018-2019 is available to download here. Students should return their completed forms directly to Coulsdon College, NOT their schools. All applications will be considered according to the College’s Admissions Policy Admissions Policy. Please see the Admissions timetable for information about the College’s enrolment process.
Get in touch
Tel: 01737 551 176
Fax: 01737 551 282
Email: enquiries@coulsdon.ac.uk
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