Course Summary
Why Study Art & Design?
Our lives and world are rich in complex visual imagery. Studying Art and Design will give you the knowledge and skills to read and interpret visual language from a range of contexts and cultures, both contemporary and historical. As a maker of art and design, you will be part of shaping the visual language of the future, how our world looks and feels and exploring meaning and experience.
Many of the skills you will learn as an artist are transferable – creative decision making, self-discipline, reflection and collaboration are all extremely useful across a range of careers.
Course Details
What will I study?
The Art and Design course at CamSF offers you the opportunity to explore the themes and communicate the ideas that matter to you. As well as building on your existing practical skills, you will have access to specialist teachers who will help and encourage you in experimenting with techniques and approaches to art-making that you may not have tried or considered before.
The first term of Year 12 will focus on foundation skills which cover both 2D and 3D techniques as well as contextual studies. You will then spending the rest of the course building a personal portfolio across two units, the second of which will end with a 12-hour exam.
Entry requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements:
5 x 5s
4 in English and Maths
Subject Specific Entry Requirements:
6 in Art at GCSE
* Please note that Level 2 vocational courses are the equivalent of 1 GCSE and only 1 will be counted towards the A-Level pathway entry requirements
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What can Art & Design lead to?
Creative industries are thriving in the UK. Studying Design degree Art and Design A-Level is a perfect platform for continuing onto foundation and specialist degree courses. Many of our former pupils have gone on to study and pursue careers in diverse fields such as fine art, illustration, animation, fashion, digital design, photography, graphics, illustration, textiles, interiors, architecture, theatre and film.
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