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History of Art at Cirencester College will help learners to develop their understanding of the relationship between society and art. We will study art historical terms, concepts and issues alongside the influence of cultural, social and political factors on art and architecture. Learners will also explore developments in materials, techniques and processes of both art and architecture over time, using a rich variety of art and architectural works from across the world: Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
What will I study in History of Art A-level?
Entry Requirements
At least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above: including 5 from the core subjects
How will I learn?
Students will learn through varied activities designed to develop knowledge, understanding and skills. You can expect a variety of groupwork and self-led activities, as well as traditional short lectures, analysis of visual evidence (art and material culture), and close analysis of modern scholarship. Much of the reading of core texts associated with the course must be completed in your own time and in preparation for lessons.
In additon to this, trips to museums, art galleries and other relevant sites will form part of the curriculum.
How will I be assessed?
Paper 1: Visual Analysis and themes
- The assessment lasts 3 hours
- The assessment is out of 110 marks
- This paper is worth 50% of the qualification.
Paper 2: Period studies
- The assessment lasts 3 hours
- The assessment is out of 110 marks
- This paper is worth 50% of the qualification.
Any trips?
Proximity to world class museums such as the Ashmolean and Pitt Rivers in Oxford, and the British Museum and a variety of galleries in London will offer plenty of opportunity for discovering world art and architecture first hand.
Students will also have the opportunity to visit a European desitnation.
Are there any costs involved?
There will be some small cost for course booklets and stationery; as well as any trips students sign up to. Students in receipt of a bursary can use this to help cover trips.
FAQs
Unlike most other Humanities A Levels, History of Art has a focus on visual material. Though there is a similar focus in Classical Civilisation in one of the year 2 modules.
Awarding Body
Pearson
Available As
[56 UCAS pts. available]

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What can I do after I have taken this course?
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