Message from Lorna Philcock, Head of Art
Interested in a career within the creative industry? Then we have the courses for you. Creative
industries are one of the fastest growing parts of the UK economy. Opting for one of our courses can open the door to a career in architecture, games design, art therapy, illustration, web design, interior design, photography, fashion design, fashion purchasing, advertising and much more.
Students in the past have gone on to study Women’s Fashion Design, History of Art, Fashion Styling and Promotions, Photography, Fine Art, Architecture, Make-up Design and Special Effects, Teacher Training, Fashion Buying and Merchandising, Illustration, Surface Pattern, Design and Graphic Design.
During our two-year courses students will have various enrichment opportunities such as gallery visits and a more in-depth cultural visit. We also have our workshop weekend with returning visiting artist Ian Murphy and we are currently researching other artists to run a second workshop. Towards the latter half of our course, we invite past students in to discuss their career path while delivering a practical workshop within their specialised area.
At Barrow Hall College while we do expect you to buy some of your own equipment, we supply more than most other colleges do, ensuring you are fully prepared for every lesson and your personal progression is not determined by your finances. Our teaching team is dedicated to helping you reach your full potential, discovering who you are with the creative industry and guiding you to your future career with confidence and self-determination.
A-Level Art
Exam Board
Eduqas
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 3 grade 5s and 2 grade 4s at GCSE including English Language and a grade 5 in Art.
What will I study?
Drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, ceramics, and 3D work in Year 12. In Year 13 the focus will be on mastering your own specialist area.
How will I be assessed?
Your Personal Investigation coursework will be worth 60% of your final mark and you will sit an externally assessed examination worth 40%.
What will it lead to?
You may go onto an Art Foundation Course and future careers may include becoming an architect; illustrator; curator; theatre set designer; print maker or make-up artist
A-Level Textiles
Exam Board
AQA
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 3 grade 5s and 2 grade 4s at GCSE including English Language and a grade 5 in Textiles.
What will I study?
Surface decoration, fabric manipulation, applique, machine and hand stitching in Year 12. In Year 13 you will focus on mastering your chosen specialist area.
How will I be assessed?
Your Personal Investigation coursework will be worth 60% of your final mark and you will sit an externally assessed examination worth 40%.
What will it lead to?
You may go onto university or gain an apprenticeship and work as an interior designer; costume designer; fashion designer; fashion buyer or merchandiser.
A-Level Photography
Exam Board
AQA
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 3 grade 5s and 2 grade 4s at GCSE including English Language and a grade 5 in and an Art or Design subject.
What will I study?
Areas of photography such as portraiture, landscape, still life, documentary or fashion photography, multimedia, or moving image. You will be expected to demonstrate skills such as audience awareness, responding to an issue and appreciation of viewpoint.
How will I be assessed?
You will have two internally assessed (externally moderated) units. These will be both be completed in Year 13.
What will it lead to?
You may go onto university or an apprenticeship and enjoy a future as a photographer; graphic designer; magazine features editor; television camera operator; advertising art director; digital marketer or a visual merchandiser.
A-Level Graphic Design
Exam Board
AQA
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 3 grade 5s and 2 grade 4s at GCSE including English Language and a grade 5 in and an Art or Design subject.
What will I study?
You will work in areas such as interactive media, advertising packaging design, communication graphics, branding multimedia and motion graphic design. You may explore overlapping areas and combinations of these areas.
How will I be assessed?
Internal assessment of your Personal Investigation Coursework (60%) and two externally assessed examinations (40%)
What will it lead to?
You may go onto university to study a relevant subject or undertake an apprenticeship and enjoy a career as an architect; animator; advertising art director; creative director; graphic designer; illustrator; print maker or production designer.
A-Level Art
Exam Board
Eduqas
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 3 grade 5s and 2 grade 4s at GCSE including English Language and a grade 5 in Art.
What will I study?
Drawing, painting, printmaking, mixed media, ceramics, and 3D work in Year 12. In Year 13 the focus will be on mastering your own specialist area.
How will I be assessed?
Your Personal Investigation coursework will be worth 60% of your final mark and you will sit an externally assessed examination worth 40%.
What will it lead to?
You may go onto an Art Foundation Course and future careers may include becoming an architect; illustrator; curator; theatre set designer; print maker or make-up artist
A-Level Textiles
Exam Board
AQA
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 3 grade 5s and 2 grade 4s at GCSE including English Language and a grade 5 in Textiles.
What will I study?
Surface decoration, fabric manipulation, applique, machine and hand stitching in Year 12. In Year 13 you will focus on mastering your chosen specialist area.
How will I be assessed?
Your Personal Investigation coursework will be worth 60% of your final mark and you will sit an externally assessed examination worth 40%.
What will it lead to?
You may go onto university or gain an apprenticeship and work as an interior designer; costume designer; fashion designer; fashion buyer or merchandiser.
A-Level Photography
Exam Board
AQA
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 3 grade 5s and 2 grade 4s at GCSE including English Language and a grade 5 in and an Art or Design subject.
What will I study?
Areas of photography such as portraiture, landscape, still life, documentary or fashion photography, multimedia, or moving image. You will be expected to demonstrate skills such as audience awareness, responding to an issue and appreciation of viewpoint.
How will I be assessed?
You will have two internally assessed (externally moderated) units. These will be both be completed in Year 13.
What will it lead to?
You may go onto university or an apprenticeship and enjoy a future as a photographer; graphic designer; magazine features editor; television camera operator; advertising art director; digital marketer or a visual merchandiser.
A-Level Graphic Design
Exam Board
AQA
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 3 grade 5s and 2 grade 4s at GCSE including English Language and a grade 5 in and an Art or Design subject.
What will I study?
You will work in areas such as interactive media, advertising packaging design, communication graphics, branding multimedia and motion graphic design. You may explore overlapping areas and combinations of these areas.
How will I be assessed?
Internal assessment of your Personal Investigation Coursework (60%) and two externally assessed examinations (40%)
What will it lead to?
You may go onto university to study a relevant subject or undertake an apprenticeship and enjoy a career as an architect; animator; advertising art director; creative director; graphic designer; illustrator; print maker or production designer.