AS/A2 Art and Design Course Title
Teacher in charge of subject
AS/A2 Art and Design (Fine Art)
Mrs T Parker-Woolway
Exam Board and Specification No.
AQA Art and Design 7202
Why is subject important, valuable and engaging? Do you want a career you love in the Creative Industries? Have you thought about a future as an artist, designer, photographer, curator, teacher or architect? This A-level course is aimed at students with an ambition to succeed and a love of Art. Did you know 9% of all jobs in the UK are currently in the creative sector? The Creative Industries are a growing sector of the jobs market, despite the current recession. If you feel you are a creative person, enjoy working practically through sculpture, painting and or illustration, using your creative brain imaginatively and to making links to artists (and the wider world) then Art is for you. At this stage you should have a passion for and love of the subject. This, however, does not mean you can only study Art if you are striving to be a life-long artist, but you do require dedication, enthusiasm for the subject. Art is a highly enjoyable, personal and motivating subject, in which you can grow artistically and personally. What do I need to have studied, or have knowledge of, before I begin this course? To do Art A/AS level at Commonweal Academy you will need to have studied Art to GCSE level and to have gained a B (or above). You will be expected to show a portfolio at interview. What will I learn on this course? This art course places a distinct emphasis on the exploration of ideas, materials, visual and other sensory sources. They are concerned with the development of your individual responses to your own first hand experience, as well as to the work of other artists, craftspeople and designers.. During the first two terms of the AS course; you will be encouraged to explore the creative potential of different media and processes. The aim of this essentially experimental phase is to encourage you to acquire and develop skills and awareness. Drawing from observation as a means of investigation and research will be an essential aspect of the course and all students will be expected to develop their experience and confidence in this area. There will be a life drawing element to the course, that all students will be expected to attend. What key skills will I develop? The focus of this subject is to develop the Art skills that students have already acquired at GCSE level and to increase their knowledge and understanding in creating their own work. Sketchbooks are essential to the course and are used to record and develop relevant ideas, drawings and contextual information. They will act as a record of the journey that you take through you a level studies. Throughout the course you will take part in practical projects and skill development work. You will learn to carry out independent research from various sources whilst working on assignments, and to work to set questions. ICT will be widely used both for practical work, portfolio and written assignments.
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