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A Level Art and Design
About A Level Art and Design
Entry requirements: A minimum grade 6 and above in Art and Design at GCSE.
Course Content:
The specification delivered at Loreto Grammar is the AQA A Level specification for Art, Craft and Design. This broad-based course explores both practical and critical/ contextual work through a range of 2D and/or 3D processes. Students at A Level produce work from a range of the following areas of study:
- Fine Art
- Graphic Communication
- Textile Design
- Three- Dimensional Design
- Photography
At the start of the course in Year 12 following the successful completion of the summer transition work, students will carry out a series of workshops exploring new techniques and processes. The selection of the workshops will be determined by the transition work carried out by the students. Once the workshop work and summer work have been assessed, the students will be allocated a lead teacher and from that point on, the students will work closely with them.
A-level is made up of 2 components.
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Component 1 |
Component 2 |
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A-level (7201) |
Personal Investigation = 60%
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Externally Set Assignment = 40%
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Assessment:
Throughout the course the work is regularly assessed internally against the Assessment Objectives (AO’s) which are set by AQA. The department provides the students with a time plan for the assessment deadlines to enable them to pace and plan their workload. These regular internal assessments are seen by the department as an ‘additive process’ and students are offered advice and guidance on how to improve and develop their work in readiness for the next internal assessment.
There are four Assessment objectives that the work is marked against:
| Assessment objective 1 | Assessment objective 2 | Assessment objective 3 | Assessment objective 4 |
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| Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding | Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops | Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress | Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements |
Higher Education and Careers:
Students who want to pursue Art and Design to a higher level generally complete a one-year foundation course in Art and Design. This gives the individual the opportunity to experiment with a broader range of disciplines and experiences before deciding on a specific course at degree. However, attending a foundation course is not a prerequisite for being offered a place on a degree course. The Art and Design department provides support and advice with applications to Art College.
A career linked to Art and Design can be rich and varied. The following list acts as a snapshot. The skills that an Art and Design related degree provides, offer invaluable attributes that can be transferred into an infinite amount of job opportunities.
- Advertising
- Media related
- Architecture
- Art Director
- Art Historian
- Illustrator
- Printer
- Sculptor
- Photojournalist
- Set Designer
- Picture Editor
- Teaching
- Photographer
- Ceramicist
- Fashion
- Costume Designer
- Jeweller
- Website Designer
- Games designer
