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Studying Art at Hornsea Sixth Form gives the perfect opportunity to get away from academic subjects and to release the imagination. Sixth Form life can get a bit hectic and overpowering at times when you’re studying A-Levels, but Art is a subject that I look forward to. If you enjoy it, Art gives a nice break from balancing equations and reciting dates. It gives you a chance to switch off from other subjects and to use the other side of your brain! |
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| Duration: |
52 - 52 Weeks |
| Start Date(s) |
03/09/2008 - 24/07/2009 |
| Apprenticeship: |
No |
| Can I combine this opportunity with another opportunity? |
Yes |
| Location(s): |
Hornsea School & Language College |
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| Qualifications |
General Certificate of Education A Level |
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| What Will I Learn? |
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This course covers areas such as: Painting, Drawing, Graphics, 3D work and Photography. The course is essentially practical and consists of the following three components:
Unit 3: the emphasis of this unit should be on day-directed study based on a personal issue/interest or concern. You must demonstrate evidence of greater maturity and depth in the skills, knowledge and understanding gained at ’AS’.
Unit 4: you will submit a second unit of practical coursework. In addition you will submit written work in support of your practical work, of approximately 1000 words.
Unit 5: you will complete a controlled test. You will have a preparatory period of four weeks when you will carry out initial research and investigation - and a timed fifteen hour unaided test, where you are required to produce a final realisation.
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| What Are The Entry Requirements? |
A pass at AS level |
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| How Will I Be Assessed? |
All units are internally marked and externally moderated by the exam board. The AS exam is designed to build on the AS, allowing for greater depth of study |
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| Is There Anything Else I Need To Know? |
You will have the opportunity to further develop your technical artistic skills as well as to address issues that are pertinent to you. Research is also a prominent skill that will be honed in the A2 course |
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| Future Opportunities? |
Careers might include: Advertising, Marketing, Design, Architecture, Publishing and the Media, Animation, Costume Design, Graphic Design, Photography, Film/T.V./Video, Fashion, Design Engineering, Computer Graphics and Theatre Design. |
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