Full Two Year A-level Course
A LEVEL IN ART, CRAFT & DESIGN Why study Art, Craft and Design?
MIss K Hunt
Students who study the art, craft and design course, become involved in a series of brief workshops covering aspects of specialist disciplines in fine art, graphic communication, textile design and three- dimensional design, followed by projects in one or more of these disciplines. A high grade at GCSE Art and Design would be expected (B or above), or a candidate should demonstrate ability and interest via a quality portfolio and interview. Accurate observation, an ability to draw skilfully, a willingness to experiment with a range of materials and the ability to critically analyse art and design work are required skills for this course.
Entry Requirements
Students should have achieved at least a Grade B in their GCSE Art to join this course.
Students who achieved a Grade C or have not taken art at GCSE will have a guidance discussion with the head of department and must provide a portfolio of artwork as evidence of their aptitude.
Progression routes often include a one year Art and Design Foundation Diploma, followed by a three year Higher National Diploma (HND) or Batchelor of Arts (BA) degree course, although other routes to employment are possible.
Related careers include: Graphic Design; Advertising; Product Design; Interior Design; Architecture; Fashion and Textile Design; Photography; Animation, Film and Video; Teaching; Art
and Design History; Conservation and Restoration; Gallery and Museum Administration and Marketing.
Students will produce two assessed components in the second year of the A-level course
Subject in Year 12
Portfolio – Experimental Use of Materials, Technique and ‘Ways of Seeing’
Students will be introduced to the A-level course through a series of workshops exploring the role of the artist and designer.
Workshops will explore the use of a broad range of materials and techniques in the following disciplines: fine art; graphic communication; textile design; 3D design.
The course will examine art history and require students to attend galleries and exhibitions on a regular basis. This should include a collection of practical and critical work demonstrating understanding of styles, genres and traditions of both past and contemporary artworks from around the world. The portfolio will explore and develop drawing on many different
14 levels, including examining the way in which we see and look.
Students will all be expected to, independently, create and maintain a sketchbook, inspiration journal and a portfolio.
Outcomes in year 12 are not assessed by the exam board. Students will be teacher assessed on individual assignments and project work.
Subject in Year 13 Component 1: Personal Investigation
A personal investigation consists of a body coursework which is worth 60% of the A-level mark. Students should explore one of the following disciplines to investigate: art, craft and design, fine art, graphic communication, textile design, three dimensional design or photography.
Students will develop work based on an idea, issue, concept or series of related outcomes. It must be supported by written work of between 1000-3000 words.
Assessment
There are four assessment objectives each worth 24 marks. The work is teacher assessed, and then moderated by AQA in June. Worth 60% of A-level mark.
Component 2: Externally-Set Assignment
Students will choose one of eight questions from the AQA examination paper. There will be a lead-in period (exam studies) of no more than 8 weeks. The 15
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