A Level Art | art-dept

'Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.'

-Edgar Degas

A-Level Art

Which Examination Board?

The Examination Board is EDEXCEL.

Who is suitable?

The best foundation for success in A– Level Art is a good grade at GCSE. You should be prepared to work hard as Art is not an easy option.

What will you learn?

Students will be given time to develop and practise their visual skills in order to achieve their full potential. Art is taught through experience and example. Students are encouraged to explore how ideas can be developed and problems solved.

Students will be expected to demonstrate a skilful use of the formal elements and experiment with a wide variety of media and methods.

In A-Level Art you will learn about:

Exploring themes.
Developing 2D and 3D visual language.
Analysis of artists work.
Exploration of media and methods.
Develop ideas and independent thought.
Artists, designers, craftspeople and cultures.
Developing a personal study from a chosen theme.
Developing and producing ideas that arise from your own interests.
Research and investigation.

If you answer yes to the following questions you should consider taking Art at A-Level:

Do I draw for pleasure?
Do I enjoy looking at images and artefacts in galleries?
Am I prepared to explore different styles of art?
Am I prepared to devote time to my art studies outside of the classroom?

What can you do at the end of the course?

The GCE in Art and Design qualifies for UCAS points. If you complete the course successfully you could go onto study Art at degree level or a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. You could also go onto relevant employment.

FURTHER EDUCATION COURSES IN ART AND DESIGN:

Foundation Studies in Art and Design

BTEC Higher National Certificate

BTEC Higher National Diploma

Examples of Art and Design courses:

Computer Animation

Contemporary Jewellery

Creative Arts for Film and Theatre

Fashion

Fine Art

Ceramics

Graphic communication