This course focuses on fundamental disciplines such as drawing and painting, with opportunities to explore multimedia experimentation, photography and stage set design. A GCSE in Art is required.

OCR, H601

Personal Investigation: (120 marks) 60% of total A level.

The Personal Investigation comprises of two elements.

• A practical portfolio of practical work, showing a personal response to a theme, brief or stimulus. The use of sketchbooks and A1 development boards are used throughout the course.

• A related written study of a minimum of 1500 words.

Externally Set Task: (80 marks) 40% of total A level.

• The early release paper will be released on the 1st February will provide students with a number of themes, from which ONE must be chosen.

• This unit of work will then end with a final 15-hour unaided practical assessment in April.

All the work is internally assessed and externally moderated.

Students will develop a working knowledge of materials, processes and techniques within Fashion and Textile Design. Fundamental to the course are the major Textile techniques of applique, machine embroidery, quilting, knitting, weaving, patchwork and free machine stitching. Students will have the opportunity to work in some of the following areas: multimedia experimentation, drawing, photography, fibre arts, hand painting, costume and fashion design.

The A level qualification comprises of two components

OCR, H604

Personal Investigation: (120 marks) 60% of total A level. 

The Personal Investigation comprises of two elements.

• A practical portfolio of practical work, showing a personal response to a theme, brief or stimulus.

• A related written study of a minimum of 1500 words.

Externally Set Task: (80 marks) 40% of total A level.

• The early release paper on the 1st February will provide students with a number of themes, from which ONE must be chosen. This unit of work will then end with a final 15 hour unaided practical assessment in April.

Students study Digital Photography through a rich variety of project themes; they are given the opportunity to experience different approaches to Art and Design, and Photography through both historical and contemporary genres and photographers. We have a bespoke photography room and use Photoshop for all our editing processes.

The A level qualification comprises of two components

OCR, H603

Personal Investigation: (120 marks) 60% of total A level.

The Personal Investigation comprises of two elements.

• A practical portfolio of practical work, showing a personal response to a theme, brief or stimulus.

• A related written study of a minimum of 1500 words.

Externally Set Task: (80 marks) 40% of total A level.

• The early release paper on the 1st February will provide students with a number of themes, from which ONE must be chosen.

• This unit of work will then end with a final 15-hour unaided practical assessment in April.