Sixth Form

AS in 1 year or A Level in 2 years

Students build on skills, knowledge and understanding in painting and drawing developed during GCSE but a GCSE Art and Design qualification is not essential. Students are required to present their final artwork and work journals in a whole class presentation. Sketchbook and preparatory studies for each unit are assessed to provide evidence of investigation, experimentation and problem solving.

First Year: AS

  • Unit 1: A Sense of Place - Coursework (30%)
  • Unit 2: The Human Condition - Coursework (30%)
  • Unit 3: 8-hour Practical over two days with 6 week's preparation (40%)

Second Year: A2

AS units (50%) plus

  • Unit 4: Identity - Coursework (15%)
  • Unit 5: Colour and Mood - Coursework (15%)
  • Unit 6: 8-hour Practical over two days with 6 week's preparation (20%)