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A Level Art and Design Courses, Padworth College, UK

Publish Date: Mar 16, 2016

Please visit Global Education Fair 2016 in Yerevan (9 April 2016, Best Western Congress Hotel, Picasso Hall ) for more information about this program

A LEVEL ART AND DESIGN COURSES

Exam Board: AQA: Graphic Communication, Fine Art

A range of A Level art and design courses are offered with different specialisms. Students wishing to follow a full-time art and design course may choose a combination of 2 A Levels from the following. Students should have a Grade C or above in (I)GCSE art or equivalent. A good level of drawing ability is required.

A LEVEL ART AND DESIGN (FINE ART)

Qualification

Students are introduced to a variety of experiences whilst exploring a range of media, processes and techniques. This course is particularly suitable for those wishing to study fine art, architecture or interior design at university.

Areas of study may be selected from the following:

-Painting, drawing and mixed media

-Sculpture

-Land art, installation and construction

-Printmaking

-Photography

Assessment

Practical coursework: Introductory projects on drawing and painting skills and use of media and a coursework project based around a chosen theme incorporating a written personal investigation (1000-3000 words)

Exam unit and preparation: Practical project work with final piece created in a 15 hour exam.

A LEVEL ART AND DESIGN (GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION)

Qualification

Students are introduced to a variety of experiences whilst exploring a range of graphic media and techniques. Suitable for those wishing to study graphics, animation, marketing, media or web design at university

Areas of study may be selected from the following:

-Advertising and computer graphics (Photoshop)

-Illustration

-Packaging

-Editorial work

-Animation

Assessment

Practical coursework: Introductory projects on typography and design and a coursework unit based around a chosen theme incorporating a written personal study (1000-3000 words) Exam unit and preparation: Practical project work with final piece created in a 15 hour exam

A LEVEL ART AND DESIGN TEXTILE DESIGN

Qualification

Textile students will select subject matter from the natural world to inspire their coursework such as marine life or flowers and leaves. They will learn textile techniques such as:

Painting on silk, dyed fabrics Embroidery techniques

Designing a repeat pattern – digital textiles Constructed textiles

In their work they will consider colour, texture, pattern and form.

This course is suitable for those wishing to study courses such as fashion or textiles at university.

Assessment

Practical coursework: Introductory units on textile techniques and a coursework unit based around a chosen theme, this work incorporates a written personal investigation (1000-3000words)

Exam unit and preparation: Practical project work with final piece created in a 15 hour exam.

Please visit Global Education Fair 2016 in Yerevan (9 April 2016, Best Western Congress Hotel, Picasso Hall ) for more information about this program

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Disciplines

Arts

Design

Eligible Countries

International

Host Countries

United Kingdom