Art and Design GCE Applied Art and Design Edexcel

Art and Design GCE Applied Art and Design (Edexcel)

ART and DESIGN

Applied AS and A Level (Edexcel)

6 unit Single Award

12 unit Double Award

Campus: Cheadle and Marple

14/07/09

Course overview

The course offers you the opportunity to study it as a Single AS or a Double AS Award. This may be continued to a full A Level or Double A Level Award in your second year.

In the first year all students cover a generic introduction to Art and Design; increasing your understanding of working within 2D and 3D visual language using a range of materials, techniques and technology to develop ideas.

If opting for a single AS Award three units of work will be required for submission, six units for a Double AS Award. In year two the pattern is repeated when you have the opportunity to become more specialised within different areas of the subject.

How you will learn

This will happen through various means of tuition. Teaching will be at group level and one-to-one level with staff providing support, focus and direction with your work. The course will provide you with the opportunity of studying and working with a range of disciplines such as; painting, printing, drawing, sculpture, design, textiles, ceramics and mixed media.

How you will be assessed

All of the evidence needed to pass this subject is produced through coursework and portfolio construction. However, the course does have some practical tasks set under timed conditions.

The majority of your study is practical work. However, there are some theoretical aspects to the course which include; evaluation of your projects, annotation of your sketchbooks and writing about the work of other artists.

Why do it?

Because you want to develop your Art and Design skills through experimentation.

To enhance your visual understanding and appreciation of art.

To learn about artists and ways in which they develop ideas making thoughts and ideas visible.

To find out answers for yourself through creative, personal investigation.

Who takes it?

Students who have a strong interest in Art and Design and want to expand their knowledge and understanding from their GCSE work.

What subjects go with it?

Art can complement many subjects at AS Level such as Media Studies, Film Studies, English Literature and can add breadth and variety to most other subject combinations.

What can I do with it?

Successful completion of the course will allow you to continue your art skills to a higher level or to seek employment opportunities.

Special entry requirements

At least a grade C in GCSE Art and Design or a Merit grade from a Level 2 Art qualification.

Commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to the subject

An open mind and a willingness to be experimental and creative.

What the students say

Students comments from College surveys indicate:

that the work is challenging;

relationships with teaching staff are excellent.

Other useful information

Visits to museums, art galleries and exhibitions.

To further enhance your portfolio and artistic ability, Life Drawing is integrated for a full term as Options XTRA activity.