Stockton Riverside College :: SRC Bede Sixth Form :: Courses

Art & Design

Introduction

Art and Design has become an exciting and popular A Level choice. It will offer you a range of ideas, widen your horizons and raise aspirations. We will encourage you to build upon your skills and ideas in a range of media as well as to develop your artwork in a highly personal way. The exploration of observational drawing through mark making underpins each unit. This productive working environment will enable you to have access to professional practices and experience some of the demands and satisfaction associated with creative work.

Course Content

You will develop skills, knowledge and understanding in Art and Design that will expand your creative thinking. You will have the opportunity to do drawing, life drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, digital photography, textiles, fashion, 3D and graphic design. The course will cover contextual issues in historical and contemporary aspects of Art and Design.

Visiting galleries is a fundamental part of the course.

Assessment

There is one coursework unit and one externally set exam unit at both AS and A2. Each unit requires you to submit a final piece, accompanied by preliminary/supporting studies, including a work journal/sketchbook.

Subject Entry Guidelines

GCSE Grade C or above in art and design, textiles or graphics is strongly recommended. (Grade C or above in English is an advantage)

Destinations of Past Students

Cleveland College of Art and Design, Teesside University, The University of Sunderland, Northumbria University, Goldsmiths College (The University of London), Manchester Metropolitan, The University of Plymouth, Norwich School of Art and Design, Blackpool and Fylde College, Staffordshire University

Awarding Body: Edexcel

AS: 1 year – A Level: 2 years

How to Apply?

You can apply online using our Online Application Form.
Alternatively, you can call 01642 808285 for all enquiries.

Please note that the contents published in this course guide are correct at the time of publication.
The college reserves the right to make changes or withdraw courses.