Art: Fine Art/Graphic Communication | Full Time Courses

Overview

Year 11 Summer Transition Activities

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Course Overview

This course’s modular structure will provide you with a wide range of experiences and opportunities designed to encourage the development of strong personal qualities in your artwork.

Assessment:	Coursework (60%) Exam (40%)
Duration:	2 years
Entry requirements:	Standard entry requirements plus grade 5 in GCSE English Language or Literature, grade 4 in Maths and grade 5 in GCSE Art & Design. NB: DT Graphics is NOT acceptable in lieu of Art & Design.
Exam board:	Eduqas
Costs:	Purchase of portfolio and materials including a 'Starter Pack', plus optional visits to exhibitions and a £40 studio fee to cover the cost of specialised equipment.
Programme leader:	Sarah Wilson

Course structure

Before you start

You may be required to complete an activity before you start in order to help introduce you to the subject. Check back in the summer term for more details.
Year 1

In the first year you will enjoy an introduction to fine art and graphic communication and complete modules in observational drawing, fine art, graphic design/illustration and computer aided design.
Year 2

In year two, you will be encouraged to work more independently and develop work in response to an idea, issue or theme of your choice into a finished product, including both practical and written work. Students may switch disciplines after their AS exam when continuing on to A Level.

You are also encouraged to supplement your programme with the Extended Project.

Find out about The Extended Project
Life After Henley

Last year students went on to various destinations including university places at Bath, Portsmouth, Oxford Brookes, Bournemouth, Reading, Brighton, Chichester, Canterbury, Aberystwyth and East Anglia.

Enhancing your studies

Elite Sports Programme

This programme targets students who have a high potential to excel in their sport, either by competing on the international stage or securing a professional contract

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Sports Development Programme

This programme offers all students at the College an opportunity to develop their skills and fitness to a high level. It is not exclusive to Sports students or elite sportspeople

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Life after Henley

Careers

There are many options for those seeking a career in art, including teacher, animator, architect, designer, web developers, illustrator, games design, interior design, accessory design, commercial artist and more.

Higher education

A large number of our students go on to study Art and Design at a higher level. Subject to tutors’ recommendations and a portfolio interview, this course guarantees the offer of a place on the College’s post A Level Foundation course in Art and Design.