AS & A2 FINE ART ENDORSED ART & DESIGN
COURSE DESCRIPTION |
| Examination Board - EDEXCEL |
COURSE ASSESSMENT |
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A/S A2 Level Unit 1 – Coursework 60% 30% Unit 2 – Externally Set Assignment 40% 20%
Unit 3 – Coursework 30%
Unit 4 – Externally Set Assignment 20%
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ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS |
| Grade A-C at GCSE would be expected. Consideration would be given to a candidate with a strong portfolio of work. |
TEACHING/LEARNING STYLES |
| Students will be guided through their coursework and contextual studies. Individual tuition and back-up technical support in addition to coursework notes will be provided. Group critiques help develop
students’ confidence in presenting their work and ideas. DVD, powerpoint and slide presentation is used for Art History and contextual studies. Visits to galleries and exhibitions are an integral part
of the course. Students are encouraged to make independent visits to galleries. Life drawing classes are arranged for Year 13 students.
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INDEPENDENT STUDY |
| Individual development will be expected in the form of both practical and written research. Due to the time consuming nature of this subject students will be expected to attend extra tuition to maintain steady development of their work. In Advanced level study you should expect to spend 8 hours a week on work in addition to class work. This will include assessments set by teachers and background reading or practical exploration. |
RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS/OUT OF SCHOOL TRIPS |
| Regular visits are arranged to both local and national exhibitions at Art Galleries and Museums. Artist workshops and talks are arranged for students. Educational visits abroad have been arranged when numbers permit. |
PROGRESSION ROUTES |
| A2-level Art and Design is a valid Advanced level qualification to any University or College.
Many students progress to Foundation and Degree courses in Art and Design, e.g. Fine Art, Three Dimensional Studies, Graphic Communication, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Product Design,
Performance Art, Fashion etc. There are many openings for a career in Art and Design
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