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COURSE OUTLINE
At Avanti House School, we envision a dynamic and inclusive art program that inspires every student to explore their unique creativity and express themselves through diverse artistic mediums. Our goal is to foster an environment where artistic exploration fuels personal growth, spirituality, enhances critical thinking, and builds a strong sense of empathy and cultural awareness.
The AQA A Level Art and Design course is structured to allow students to explore a range of creative skills, techniques, and concepts. It runs over two years and is divided into two main components.
COURSE CONTENT
In years 12 and 13, students will study the following topics:
Year 12 course outline
Personal Investigation (60% of A Level)
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This is a self-directed project where students choose a theme, subject, or area of interest to explore in-depth.
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It involves practical work such as drawing, painting, printing, sculpture, photography and digital work and includes a written element.
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The written element is an extended essay of around 1,000–3,000 words, where students critically analyse their own work and that of other artists, connecting theory with their practice.
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The practical work and written component are assessed as a whole, reflecting the student’s development and research.
Year 13 course outline
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AQA provides a list of starting points, from which students choose one to base their final project.
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This involves a preparatory period (several weeks) where students research, develop ideas, and produce preparatory studies.
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It concludes in a 15-hour supervised exam, where students create their final piece(s) based on their preparation.
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Both the preparation work and final exam piece are assessed together.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS (GCSE GRADES/INTERESTS)
A 66 or above in GCSE Science, and a Grade 6 in GCSE Maths. For triple award students one 6 must be in the subject to be studied at A-Level.
Grade 6 in GCSE Physics or Trilogy Science. The study of Maths at A level is highly desirable.
ASSESSMENT
Students will be assessed by a combination of coursework and examinations.
Coursework
No coursework.
However, 6 nominated practicals to be completed and assessed for Practical Endorsement.
Examinations
Paper 1: Content | Units 1-5 + Periodic motion | 2 hrs | 85 marks | 34% of A level.
Paper 2: Content | Units 6-8 | 2 hrs | 85 marks | 34% of A level.
Paper 3: All content | Practical skills | Data analysis | Optional topic | 2 hrs | 80 marks | 32% of A level.
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
By encouraging a logical way of analysing and understanding the world about us, it forms an excellent precursor to going directly into employment, or to entering Higher Education for further study of subjects such as Physics, Engineering, Dentistry, Medicine, Forensics, Electronics, Mathematics, Law, Computing, Aeronautics, Architecture, Astrophysics, Meteorology and Nuclear Medicine.
Physics A level is also seen as essential or highly desirable for intended careers in medicine, mathematics, computing, business, finance, accountancy, law and many more areas.
