My ‘A’ levelsEllie Fox

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History of art

Art: Textile Design

Geography

Art and Design

Art: Textile and design Length & location‘AS’ in year 1, ‘A2’ in year 2.Studied at ncn Lace Market School of Artand Design.

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Art: Textile and design Entry requirements‘AS’: at least grade C in GCSE Art and Design or Textiles.‘A2’: at least grade D in ‘AS’ Art: Textile Design.

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Art: Textile and design Course contentAimed at students who have an interest in,but not necessarily experience of textiles. Areas of study include: surface patterndecoration; printing and dyeing; machineand hand embroidery; appliqué; fashionconstruction; and design and accessories.

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Art: Textile and design 2 units at ‘AS’ Level:-coursework portfolio: a portfolio of workfrom a range of starting points, topics or themes-controlled assignment: plan, prepare anddevelop ideas in a five hour exam

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Art: Textile and design 2 units at ‘A2’ Level:-personal investigation: a major project identified by you including a related personal study of 3,000 words-controlled assignment: plan, prepare andrealise ideas into a final outcome in a 15hour exam.

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Art: Textile and design AssessmentA combination of examinations andcoursework.

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History of art

History of art Length & location‘AS’ in year 1, ‘A2’ in year 2. Studied at ncn Lace Market ‘A’ Level Centre

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History of art Entry requirements‘AS’: at least grade C in GCSE English.‘A2’: at least grade E in ‘AS’ History of Art

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History of art Course content 2 units at ‘AS’ Level:-methodology and terminology of art history: setting the visual arts in their social, cultural and historical contexts; visual analysis and interpretation-materials and techniques used to create art: the ways in which subjects are interpreted and the styles and functions of art. Historical and social contexts, including patronage and the changing status of the artist.

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History of art 2 units at ‘A2’ Level:-the study of a prescribed period of western painting, sculpture and architecture. Areas covered include: materials and techniques; changing social, cultural and economic contexts; subject matter and function-further study of a prescribed period in the history of western art

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History of art AssessmentExaminations.

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Geography

Geography Length & location‘AS’ in year 1, ‘A2’ in year 2.Studied at ncn High Pavement Sixth Form College

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Geography Entry requirements‘AS’: at least grade C in GCSE English Language. It is not necessary to have studied Geography at GCSE level.‘A2’: at least grade E in ‘AS’ Geography.

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Geography Course contentGeography is about the relationship between people and the environment, including topical issues such as climate change and globalisation.

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Geography 2 units at ‘AS’ Level:-global challenges: globalisation and the world at risk – hazards including climate change-geographical investigations: crowded coasts and unequal spaces or re-branding places – rural and urban environments

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Geography 2 units at ‘A2’ Level:-contested planet: energy security; water conflicts; biodiversity under threat; superpower geographies; bridging the development gap; the technological fix-geographical research: study of a physical or human geography topic

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GeographyHands-on experience of fieldwork is an essential part of the course: field trips, day visits and local studies will be integrated into the programme.

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Geography AssessmentExaminations

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Art and Design

Art and Design

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Length & location‘AS’ in year 1, ‘A2’ in year 2.Studied at ncn Lace Market School of Art and Design.

Art and Design Entry requirements‘AS’: at least grade C in GCSE Art and Design.‘A2’: at least grade D in ‘AS’ Art and Design.

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Art and Design Course contentAreas of study include: drawing; painting; ceramics; sculpture; screen printing; lino and mono printing; photography; creative textiles; graphics; computer graphics; and art history.

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Art and Design 2 units at ‘AS’ Level:-coursework portfolio: a portfolio of work from a range of starting points, topics or Themes -controlled assignment: plan, prepare and develop ideas in a five hour exam

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Art and Design 2 units at ‘A2’ Level:-personal investigation: a major project identified by you 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

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Art and Design 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

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Art and Design AssessmentA combination of examinations and coursework.

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