Art & Design A Level at Burlington Danes Academy
Course description
Students will cover a range of different topics relating to Art and Design and will have the chance to specialise in their chosen media. These will include the following:
· Drawing
· Printmaking
· Painting
· Sculpture
· Photography
· New media
Entry requirements
·At least 6 A*-B grades at GCSE including English and Maths (grades 5 and above).
· Students on this pathway will take 3 A' levels, studying linear courses for 2 years.
· Students need to achieve at least a B at GCSE in their chosen A' Level subjects, or closely related subjects (e.g. English and Science grades are used for Psychology entry. See subject-specific entry requirements)
· Minimum of 4 B grades required not including BTEC or vocational equivalents
Key skills required to complete the course:
An enjoyment for experiencing and creating art
Creativity and imagination
Good drawing and compositional skills
Ability to plan and make best use of time
Ability to adapt to working in new ways and with new materials
Assessment
Component 1: Personal Investigation (July - end of January) No Time Limit – 60% A Level Students are required to conduct a practical investigation, into an idea, issue, concept or theme, supported by written material.
Component 2: Externally Set Assignment (February - May) Preparatory Period + Supervised time 15 hours – 40% A Level A more personal project created in response to a brief chosen from 8 the exam board will give you.
Future opportunities
This course will provide you with a creative base after which you can go onto an Undergraduate or Foundation course in Art and Design, Animation, Film, Architecture, Illustration, Media Arts, Graphic Communication, Fashion, Photo -Journalism and many more. If you are taking two science/humanities, taking A-Level Art alongside is an excellent way to present yourself as an interesting and diversely talented student/applicant.
Further information
Key tips for success:
Success depends on students working independently on their sketchbooks at home and visiting museums to find out about other designers. All deadlines must be met and every task fully completed to ensure the whole portfolio is balanced and addresses all the Assessment Objectives
How to apply
If you want to apply for this course, you will need to contact Burlington Danes Academy directly.
