Full Time AS Level Art and Design (2389)

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 3
DURATION AS 1 year or A level 2 years
START DATE(S) September
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Students can expect to be involved in learning activities across most days of the week between 9.00am and 5.00pm
TOTAL FEE
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE
ADDITIONAL COSTS There may be some additional expenses for materials.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Various
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will have met one of the following entry requirements:

5 GCSEs at grades A - C including English Language at grade C;or
Students who achieved at least a merit in GNVQ or BTEC First Diploma qualifications alongside at least a grade C in English GCSE, will be considered for AS levels on a case by case basis.

Students who have achieved AS qualifications and wish to study their A2s at Croydon Sixth Form College are welcome, provided that
a) they can produce a positive reference from their previous school or college; and
b) the specification they studied for AS Level is compatible with the specification at the College.(Advice on this should be sought from the College at the time of application although there is usually no difficulty).

Students qualify for A2 subjects provided they have achieved at least an E at AS Level. The exception is ICT which requires a grade D.

All full-time students are required to take a computer based multiple choice 'initial assessment test' before enrolment in literacy and numeracy. A Level 2 pass in literacy is normally required for all subjects. A Level 2 numeracy pass is normally required for Science and Maths subjects. For further details call the College Information Centre on T: 0208760 5914.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
This exciting multi-disciplinary course encourages a wide-ranging exploration of ideas and techniques, allowing students to build their practical and critical skills base and to develop their interest and connection with Art & Design as a starting point for a career in Art and Design or the Media industries.

The following Art and Design units include:

AS:
Unit 1: Thematic enquiry - practical skills development, recording, responding, reflecting, consolidating understanding of formal elements of art practice and developing knowledge of Art History and Contextual awareness.

Unit 2: Externally set paper - a creative project in response to a set theme, using your skills developed in Unit 1 and culminating in an exam piece to be completed in eight hours.

A2:
Unit 3: Creative problem solving - Personally driven Creative project work focussing on developing heightened critical skills and individual sense of purpose. Includes written Contextual Study assignment.

Unit 4: Externally set paper - a creative project in response to a set theme, using your skills developed in Unit 3 and culminating in an exam piece to be completed in twelve hours.

The College offers a wide range of AS Level subjects to choose from - so students can pick, with support from college staff, the combination that best suits their needs. Most students will start by taking between 3 - 4 AS Levels before deciding which subjects to continue with in order to gain the full A Level. The main things students should think about when deciding which subjects to take are their interests, what they are good at and what they might need for employment or progressing onto Higher Education in the future. Students on the AS/A Level programme are supported by a strong tutorial element including careers education and the development of their personal and study skills.

Students will also be able to gain accreditation for Key Skills achievement that will earn UCAS points towards their application for Higher Education.

AS or A2 subjects ( usually just one) may be taken by suitably qualified BTEC students, subject to timetabling constraints.


PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
AS and A Levels are a traditional route onto level 3 Foundation Diploma (Art & Design) which in itself is the most widely recognised and desired qualification for entry to creative study at Higher Education. Foundation is part or the portfolio of qualifications offered by Visual & Performing Arts and Media within Croydon Sixth Form College. They are also seen by employers as indicators of a potential employee's intelligence, maturity and self organisation skills.

Most A Level students progress into full-time employment or onto Higher Education.

Opportunities to study Higher Education (HE)qualifications at Croydon Higher Education College are available.
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE coursework and practical examination