Overview

All students will start a generic combined fine art, graphic communication and 3D course for the first project in the first year. During this time, candidates will explore all 3 disciplines developing techniques, practices, materials and critical studies of related artists, designers and sculptors, with an emphasis on the core ability to draw.

Only after assessing where their interests and skills lie will students then make an informed decision about whether they will branch into A-Level fine art, Graphics or 3 Dimensional study. All work completed at the beginning of the course will count for their chosen A-Level.

This course structure will enable candidates to maximise their potential and follow a very personalised creative pathway.

Why choose A-Level Art and Design?

Art & design at A-Level has been designed for a broad range of candidates. It is particularly suitable for those who enjoy:

• Ceramics
• Sculpture
• Jewellery/body ornament
• Exhibition design
• Production design
• Performance design
• Interior design
• Product design
• Environmental design
• Architectural design
• Making, investigating, handling traditional and/or contemporary
• Media, materials, techniques and tools
• Inventing, improvising, planning and designing and using historical and contemporary influences and reference

Career Opportunities:

• Advertising
• Animation
• Architecture
• Computer Aided Product Design
• Graphics Design
• Design for Manufacture
• Electronic Design
• Illustration/ Calligraphy and Bookbinding
• Museum and Exhibition curator
• Arts and Events managers
• Costume Design/Set Design
• Product Design
• Computer Games Design
• Freelance Artists
• Textile/Fashion Designer
• Graphic Designer
• Photographer
• Metalware/Jewellery/Silversmith Designer 

The specification is designed to encompass principal areas:

• Contextual Understanding
• Creative Making
• Reflective Recording/ Personal Presentation

How is the Course Assessed?

A-Level

Unit 1: Personal Investigation Non-exam Assessment - 60%

Unit 2: Externally Set Assignment - 40%

Extracurricular Activities

The value and impact of a diverse arts and culture curriculum is firmly embedded; staff, governors and the senior leadership team value its importance and are an active part of supporting and championing what we do. Which

• Extends out into our wider community and feeder primaries.
• Celebrates and empowers our pupils
• Drives standards and supports pupil progress
• Delivers rich and diverse experiences both in and outside of classrooms
• Enhances the imagination and intensifies feelings, ideas and sensitivities

We are committed to delivering a high-quality arts and culture provision, including experiences to create and evaluate artworks in a range of media across all phases.

In the last three years we have engaged with:

• Rivers of the world
• The world reimagined
• The Tate Liverpool,
• The Walker Art Gallery
• The World musuem
• International Cartoonist for peace
• Liverpool architects department
• FACT
• Media City
• The arts council
• Apple.
• BBC Bite size road show
• Liverpool Uni
• Emmerdale studios
• Diversity in the Media
• BBC Big weekend
• Creative citizens project
• Art Mark
• Arts award
• National Museums Liverpool

Showcasing students' work:

Our students' work has been displayed in the exhibitions and events below:

• The Walker Art Gallery
• Royal Academy Summer Show
• St Georges Hall
• Outside Tate Modern on the Bank of The River Thames
• The Tate Liverpool

We are committed to collaborating with creative practitioners from different professional and cultural backgrounds, giving an insight into the authentic professional life of local artists and creative practitioners to provide our students with as much cultural capital as possible!