ART & DESIGN Exam Board: OCR Syllabus: H601: A-level Consult: Mrs Knight WHY STUDY THE SUBJECT? This course is suitable for those students wishing to pursue a course of study in Further or Higher Education in Art and Design. It enables students to build up a portfolio of work for interview to preB.A. foundation courses which lead to specialised degree courses in all aspects of Art and Design whether in Fine Art or Vocational courses. Whilst it is a demanding course, requiring intellectual, critical and practical skills, it is also rewarding for those wishing to introduce a visual and creative element to their A-level choice. CONTENT AND BREAKDOWN The course is structured similarly to an Art foundation and is based on: Drawing, Painting, Alternative Media, Printmaking, Lens-based Imagery and Sculpture. Students must exhibit an enthusiasm for this subject, be prepared to develop a critical self-awareness and be willing to experiment; make something extraordinary out of the ordinary. A wide range of skills,
concepts and techniques will be introduced along with a study of Art through gallery visits and research in the first year. In the second year students will specialise to complete personal coursework in their chosen area of study including an art historical personal study. ASSESSMENT The A-level is two units of assessment – a personal investigation and a 15 hour externally set task. AFTER ASHCOMBE There are many careers which can be followed after further study at colleges of Art and Design – Fine Art: Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Alternative Media, Graphic Design in Packaging, Publishing, Advertising, T.V. Corporate Identity etc., Film and T.V., Fashion, Ceramics, Product Design, Jewellery, Printed Surface Design Textiles, Interior Design and Furniture Design. Art and Design is also useful to those going into Architecture, Marketing, Publishing, Public Relations and Advertising.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A grade 5 at GCSE plus a portfolio of work showing evidence of artistic ability and an interest in the further study of Art and Design. It is strongly recommended that each student will provide a good selection of materials to ensure that a high standard of work is produced.
