Art and Design

Why study A Level Art?

Students will work with a wide range of materials and techniques with the purpose of helping them to express ideas, beliefs, opinions etc. in a visual way. The work of contemporary designers and artists as well as those from other times and cultures will be an important and integral part of the course, as is the importance of social and historical context.

How will I be assessed?

Year 12

• An Introduction to and exploration of ideas, materials, techniques and processes aiding the development of skills, knowledge and understanding
• Introduction to research skills and processes
• No set assessment

Year 13 Full A Level

Component 1

• Personal Investigation – 60%
• This will include a 1,000 – 3,000 word written response

Component 2

• Externally set Assignment – 40%
• Preparatory period + 15 hours of supervised times

There are four assessments, objectives against which all components must be measured.

Entry requirements 

• Grade 5 at GCSE Art and Design

What skills will I gain from studying Art?

The most important skill is that of independent learning and thinking. Each student, with the help and one-to-one negotiation with experienced teachers can navigate their own pathway through largely personal investigation.

Where can Art lead?

A very large field of opportunities are available for which Art and Design training is recommended e.g. Fine Art, Fashion, Textiles (with or without Marketing/Business, Merchandising, Buying etc.) Graphic Design, Product Design, Architecture, Media Studies, Film Studies etc. It is important to add that many students who have Art and Design as one of their chosen subjects in the Sixth Form have gone on to University to study a wide range of courses including English, Law, Medicine, Business Studies, Engineering and many more.

Staff

The following members of staff form the Art and Design department at King Edwards: