Art and Design is studied at ncn Lace Market School of Art, Design, Fashion and Media.
Length
- 'AS' in Year 1
- 'A2' in Year 2
Entry Requirements
'AS':
- At least Grade C in GCSE Art and Design
'A2':
- At least Grade D in 'AS' Art and Design
Course Content
Areas of study include drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, screen printing, lino and mono printing, photography, creative textiles, graphics, computer graphics and art history.
2 units at 'AS' Level, including:
- Coursework Portfolio: A Portfolio of work from a range of starting points, topics or themes.
- Controlled Assignment: Plan, prepare and develop ideas in a 5 hour exam.
2 units at 'A2' Level, including:
- Personal Investigation: A major project identified by the student including a related personal study of 3,000 words.
- Controlled Assignment: Plan, prepare and realise ideas into a final outcome in a 15 hour exam.
Visits to art galleries and museums will be arranged throughout the course. Projects and workshops are frequently run with industry, artists and the local community.
Assessment
A combination of examinations and coursework.
Aims & Ambitions
A Higher Education course in fine art, graphic design, textile design, 3D design or a career in one of these areas.