This diverse course offers a wide range of techniques spanning both traditional and contemporary practice. Students will have opportunities to explore and then specialise in a variety and combination of methods used across all of the visual arts' subjects. All projects are personalised and we strongly encourage individuals to further explore and develop their own ideas. Students choose to work in their specialist area, focusing on combinations from Graphics, Textiles, Ceramics, Sculpture, Painting, Drawing, Fashion, Photography and Print. Students will develop the following skills: - Independent working practice - Research and selection process - Time management - Decision making - Working to specific tasks and meeting deadlines - Oral, visual and written presentation skills
Course details
| Qualification name | GCE A Level in Art and Design |
|---|---|
| Qualification level | 3 |
| Awarding organisation | AQA Education |
| Learning method | Classroom based |
| Course type | AS/A Levels |
| Course hours | Full-time |
| Course start date | 1st September 2027 |
| Cost description | none |
| Attendance pattern | Daytime |
Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.
Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.
Students should have studied an Art-based GCSE or BTEC course. A minimum of a C-grade or equivalent in both Art and English Language is required.
Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.
There are three components to the A Level: - Portfolio of artwork - Personal Investigation (written extended essay and artwork) - Externally set assignment (exam set by AQA)
| Name | Cockermouth School |
|---|---|
| Address |
Castlegate Drive
Cockermouth Cumbria CA13 9HF Find on Google maps |
| reception@cockermouthschool.org | |
| Phone | 01900 898888 |
| Website | http://www.cockermouthschool.org |