Art & Design - A and AS Levels

A Level

In Birmingham

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    2 Years

The first year is the AS Level course and covers a wide range of creative disciplines including observational study, composition, critical studies, two-dimensional design, print making and sculpture (clay, wood, plaster, metal, plastic). Students cover these subjects through project work with a theme for each module; preparatory studies are expected to be completed outside lesson time.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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1 Belgrave Road, Highgate, B12 9FF

Start date

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About this course

Students should have a grade C or above in Art and Design or other creative subjects and the college requirements for A level students. Previous experience in folio form will be considered from more mature students.

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Art & Design - A and AS Levels

What are the main features of this course?
The first year is the AS Level course and covers a wide range of creative disciplines including observational study, composition, critical studies, two-dimensional design, print making and sculpture (clay, wood, plaster, metal, plastic). Students cover these subjects through project work with a theme for each module; preparatory studies are expected to be completed outside lesson time. Students who want to achieve that A level take the second year which builds on the first year's work, developing individual skills. In the second year one of the units includes a written component on an aspect of art history.

Hours of Lessons per Week :4.7
Indicative Group Size:20

How is the course assessed?
The course is modular with 2 units examined in both the first year and the second year. Coursework is an integral part of the final assessment. Unit 2 and unit 4 are controlled are controlled tests set by the examination board, both are worth 50% each.

Who should study this course?
Students should have a grade C or above in Art and Design or other creative subjects and the college requirements for A level students. Previous experience in folio form will be considered from more mature students.

Where can I go next?
The course provides a wide range of studies in folder form for entry to Foundation Studies in Art and Design or degree level. This subject can be combined with the other AS and A levels in the department, or combined with other disciplines to provide qualifications for entry to university.

Exam Board:
AQA

Art & Design - A and AS Levels

Price on request