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AITCHISON COLLEGE (Senior School) CURRICULUM GUIDE
CURRICULUM GUIDE
For the Cambridge A Level in Art & Design, candidates take four components
Components
Weighting
Component 1:
Coursework
One project and up to five sheets of supporting work (max size A2)
100 marks
25%
Component 2:
Controlled Test
One project and up to three sheets of supporting work (max size A2)
Minimum three weeks preparatory time and an exam
100 marks
25%
Component 3:
Personal Investigation
One project plus folder of supporting work (max size A2, max 8 sheets)
Presentation of the study may take any appropriate format (max 1,500 words)
100 marks
50%
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• Studying ‘A level Art and Design will help students to
develop
intellectual,
imaginative,
creative
and
intuitive skills.
• They will have the opportunity to investigate,
experiment, develop practical skills as well as aesthetic
understanding and critical judgment.
• Yet perhaps more valuable than anything, they will
enjoy opportunities to develop independence of mind,
explore their own ideas, refine their skills and produce
personal outcomes.
BEYOND A LEVEL/UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
Candidates who do the required portfolio work in the ‘A
Level Art and Design course can use that portfolio in their
university applications if they are applying for
undergraduate degrees specialising in the Arts.
Art & Design students often pursue a career in:
• Fine Arts (painting and sculpture)
• Design (Communication design, textiles, ceramics,
photography)
• Media Studies & Film Making
• Architecture