Art, Design and Costume
Art & Design
It all starts with a sketch! Concept art and ideation - that first thought quickly sketched out that develops into a creative wonder. At ESA, we research the masters of artistic design and craft and apply their genius to our own aesthetic development. We love the classics and respect them - we also believe in innovation and daring to mix up form and style to find your own creative voice.
Key Stage 4
Art, Craft and Design GCSE
Course Code: Art AQA 8201
Specification: AQA GCSE Art & Design
About:
Learn how to use a variety of two dimensional and three dimensional processes to create art that is personal, purposeful and meaningful. This is a GCSE that encourages you to be an artist and learn about other artists.
You will learn skills such as: painting, printmaking, sculpture, casting, drawing and learn how to be creative.
You will: Enjoy creating artworks, have an interest in other artists, enjoy creating things, like experimenting and be willing to try new things.
Careers and Industry Connections:
This course will prepare you for study on a foundation or undergraduate degree at university. Careers include working in film/media graphic design and advertising. You might want to become an artist/teacher or work in a gallery.
Assessment:
Personal investigation: Me / Mine 60%. Externally Set module 40%
Key Stage 5
Art, Craft and Design A Level
Course Code: AQA Art and Design 7201
Specification: AS and A-level Art and Design
About:
Learn how to use a variety of two dimentional and three dimentional processes to create art that is personal, purposeful and meaningful.
This is an A Level that encourages you to be an artist and learn about other artists. You will learn skills such as: painting, printmaking, sculpture, casting, drawing and learn how to be creative.
You will: Enjoy creating artworks, have an interest in other artists, enjoy creating things, like experimenting and be willing to try new things.
Careers and Industry Connections:
Students will see art exhibitions, be able to work with artists and have the opportunity to exhibit their work in a public Gallery. Students will be provided their own studio space which they can access during school hours.
This course will prepare you for study on a foundation or undergraduate degree at university. Careers include working in film/media graphic design and advertising. You might want to become an artist/teacher or work in a gallery.
Assessment:
Core skills ongoing. Independent investigation 60%. Externally set module 40%
Key Stage 5
Art, Craft and Design UAL
Course Code: Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Art & Design (600/2827/0 and 600/2826/9)
Specification: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design
About:
In this subject you will learn how to develop your skills as a professional artist, craftsperson or designer. This course is worth more than two a levels and is designed for those who are specifically interested in a creative career. You will learn how to create an artistic practice that is meaningful to you and you will prepare you for a life in the creative industries.
Careers and Industry Connections:
Students will see art exhibitions, be able to work with artists and have the opportunity to exhibit their work in a public Gallery. Students will be provided their own studio space which they can access during school hours. Students will see art exhibitions, be able to work with artists and have the opportunity to exhibit their work in a public gallery. Students will be provided with their own studio space which they can access during school hours.
This course will prepare you for study on a foundation or undergraduate degree at university. Careers include working in film/media, graphic design and advertising. You may want to become an artist/teacher or work in a gallery.
Assessment:
Unit 1: Drawing Skills
Unit 2: Research skills
Unit 3: Essay writing
Unit 4: Experimentation
Unit 5: 2D Artwork
Unit 6: 3D Artwork
Unit 7: Time-based artwork
Unit 8: Independent Project
Unit 9: Exhibiting your work
