Art, craft and design is inclusive of all art specialisms and allows students to explore drawing, painting, sculpture, ceramics, illustration, digital work, photography, moving image and installation.
Students will develop transferable and employable skills such as; critical thinking, problem solving and research based practice.
Students will have starting points through a series of mini projects which allows them to complete significant research before moving onto skills based workshops. These workshops will cover many techniques such as hand building ceramics, experimental photography, print making, ADOBE Photoshop editing, typography and drawing techniques. Students are expected to create resolved outcomes informed by their research and practical work.
This will culminate in a curated public exhibition allowing students to take ownership of their own spaces later in Year 12. Students will work in sketchbooks and partake in group critiques as well as extensive 1:1 tutorials. They will get the opportunity to work with practising artists and to go on trips and gallery visits. Students will have access to engage in extracurricular events and opportunities.
Component 1: (60% of final mark) Students choose a personal investigation to explore based around a central theme of their choosing. This starts with a significant research essay and moves into research into practitioners, experimentation leading to the development of work through subthemes. This will be resolved through a series of final outcomes.
Component 2: Externally set task (40% of final mark) Students respond to a stimulus, provided by AQA, to produce work which provides evidence of their ability to work independently within specified time constraints, developing a personal and meaningful response which addresses all the assessment objectives and leads to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes.
Studying A Level Art, Craft, and Design unlocks your creativity while developing valuable skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and visual communication. You'll gain hands-on experience in various artistic techniques, from painting and sculpture to digital design, helping you express ideas in unique ways. These skills are highly valued in careers such as graphic design, fashion, architecture, animation, interior design, and even marketing. Whether you aspire to be an artist, designer, or work in a creative industry, this course builds a strong foundation for further study and exciting career opportunities.
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