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A Level Art and Design

at The Westgate School, Slough · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level18 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

At A Level: Component 1: You will develop a portfolio based on an idea, issue, concept or theme leading to a finished outcome or a series of related finished outcomes. You must show the ability to research and analyse information producing an appropriate response and show an ability to present a personal and meaningful response. Practical elements should make connections with some aspect of contemporary or past practice of artists, designers, photographers or craftspeople and include written work of no less than 1000 and no more than 3000 words which supports the practical work. Component 2: This is an externally set assignment. The controlled test consists of a range of questions to be used as starting points. You are required to choose one question. The controlled test is in two parts. During the preparatory period you are required to carry out your initial research, investigations and identify artist, designers, and craftspeople whose work you wish to make connections with. The second period is a timed, 15 hour, unaided test when you are required to make a personal, final response. Unit 4: This is an externally set assignment. The controlled test consists of a range of questions to be used as starting points. You are required to choose one question. The controlled test is in two parts, similar to GCSE. During the preparatory period you are required to carry out your initial research, investigations and identify artist, designers, and craftspeople whose work you wish to mak

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs 4 -9 (including English and Maths) level 4 GCSE Art or Graphics Grade C

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • The Westgate School

    Cippenham Lane, Slough, SL1 5AH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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