Photography

Art and Design is suitable for students with an interest in furthering their studies in either Photography or Art.

Students may choose to go on to the second year to complete the full ‘A’ level or opt for the one-year A/S qualification.

Students will learn how to produce sketchbooks, plan and complete projects, produce personal studies on other artists, and prepare a portfolio for examination and application to a College/University.

To complete the A/S Level students must pass three modules.  These are:

• a portfolio of work comprising 2 research projects

• a personal study of another artist or designer

• a timed test of 5 hours

 To complete the ‘A’ Level students must pass the A/S Level and then submit work for similar modules in the second year.  This work will be expected to be of a very high standard.        

Students will be expected to contribute to an exhibition at the end of each year.

The Art A/S and ‘A’ Level qualifications are recognised by nearly all Universities and Colleges as an entry qualification for specialist Art courses at Degree Level or general degrees in a variety of subjects.  However, many of the over-subscribed degree courses require a year’s Art Foundation course to be completed first.