'A' Level Art

Curriculum Lead

• Mrs Saunders – j-saunders@garthhillcollege.com
• Mr Hall - m-hall@garthhillcollege.com

Course Details

• A2
  • Component 1 /Coursework– Personal Investigation worth 60%
  • Component 2 /Exam– Externally Set Assignment 40% (Preparatory period + 15 hours supervised time)

Content

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a response to the all of the assessment objectives in each unit and the examination. Candidates should be able to:

• A01: Develop their ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding.
• A02: Experiment with and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes , reviewing and refining ideas as their works develops.
• A03: Record in visual and/ or other forms ideas, observations and insights relevant to their intentions, demonstrating an ability to reflect on their work and progress
• A04: Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating critical understanding, realising intentions and where appropriate, making connections between visual, written, oral or other elements.

Where can it take me?

Thinking of university? Some ideas include:

• Fine Art
• Ceramics
• Textiles
• Fashion
• Illustration
• Graphic Design
• Art History
• Animation

Careers in which an Art & Design and background is very relevant will include: Graphic design, interior, fashion, ceramics, film, animation, magazine, editorial photographer, freelance photographer, wedding and portrait photographer, set and prop for theatre/TV/ films, textile, jewellery and packaging designer. As well as a printmaker, sculptor, painter, art teacher, Art Therapist. In addition to this many articles have been published which discuss how employers seek out students who have creative subjects on their C.V’s.