This course information relates to A-Level courses.
For more information on this course please contact the Sixth Form office.
Course Summary
A range of approaches to recording images such as imagination, observation, analysing and expression. Develop an understanding of conventions and genres. Develop a range of techniques and an understanding of formal elements, tone, texture, shape, form and composition. Developing knowledge of meaning through visual exploration in a social or personal context.
Year Plan
Click the link below to download a copy of the year plan.
Art Year Plan [pdf]
Specification
Mandatory units at A Level internally marked and externally moderated comprising of coursework portfolio and controlled assignment.
| Marks | AO1 | AO2 | AO3 | AO4 |
| 9-12 | A reasonably consistent ability to develop their ideas through sustained investigations, informed bycontextual and other sources. Demonstratesanalytical and criticalunderstanding and the ability to make appropriate
use of a specialist vocabulary |
A reasonably consistent butsustained ability to experiment with and select appropriate resources,media, materials, techniques and processes.Reviews and refines their ideas as their work develops, with a degree of
success. |
A reasonably consistent ability to record in visualand/or other forms ideas, observations and insights relevant to their intentions.Demonstrates an ability to reflect on their work and progress with increasingconfidence. | A reasonably consistentability to make a personal, informed and meaningfulresponse. Demonstrates a reasonably consistent ability to successfully realise their intentions and,where appropriate, make connections with other elements. Work is supported by reasonably clear, coherent and accurate use of language. |
| 13-16 | Consistent ability to develop their ideas through sustained investigations,informed by contextual andother sources. Clearly demonstrates analyticaland critical understanding
and the assured use of a specialist vocabulary. |
Consistent ability to experiment with and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes. Reviews and refines ideas as their work develops with increasing confidence. | Consistent ability and confident approach inrecording in visual and/or other forms ideas, observations and insights relevant to their intentions. Demonstrates a sound ability to reflect on their work and progress. | A confident and highly developed ability to make a personal, informed and meaningful response.Demonstrates a highly developed ability to successfully realise their intentions and, where appropriate, make connections with other elements. Work is supported by clear, coherent and accurate use of language. |
| 17-20 | A confident and highly developed ability to developtheir ideas through sustained investigations, informed by contextual and
other sources. Demonstrates a high level of analytical and critical understanding and fluency in using a specialist vocabulary. |
A confident and highly developed ability to experiment with and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniquesand processes. Reviews and refines their ideas in an assured manner as their work develops. | A confident and highly developed ability to record in visual and/or other forms ideas, observations and insights relevant to their intentions. Demonstrates anassured ability to reflection their work and progress. | A confident and highly developed ability to make a personal, informed and meaningful response.Demonstrates a highly developed ability to successfully realise their intentions and, where appropriate, make connections with other elements. Work is supported by clear, coherent and accurate use of language. |
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Expectations
Information on what is expected from the students
How to get an A/A* on this course
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Links
Use the links below to visit some useful websites that will aid you in this course:
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Extra-Curricular Activities
Below is a list of extra-curricular activities on offer for A-Level Art students
Stickmen for beginners [wednesday, 4pm]
Doodles [Thursday 3.10pm]