3D Design (A Level)  

•  Assessment
• Year 1
  100% coursework, 1 component (through an externally set project)
• Year 2
  100% coursework, 2 components (40% of this through an externally set project)
• Exam board
  OCR
• Specific entry requirements
  A minimum grade 4 in an Art related GCSE is required (this can include a 3D based Design Technology GCSE). Exceptions may be made for able students who can supply a portfolio of work at enrolment. 

What Will You Learn?

If you’re a hands-on person, enjoy being creative and like the idea of exploring ideas through 2D drawings and with techniques using 3D media, materials and processes, then you will enjoy the 3D Design course. No prior 3D designing or making experience is needed, as all of the skills and techniques you will use are introduced on the course. This is a fantastic A Level if you want to pursue a future in one of the many Art and Design career routes, develop your art and design skills generally or if you want to add variety to their study programme by taking a more practical, hands on subject.

Modules

Year 1

Introduction – Here you will develop research skills and be introduced to 3D making techniques.

Component 1 – Personal Investigation (100% of the AS grade). You 

will work through a project where you will learn the 3D design process, developing skills in research, designing and making.  This process will lead to a final piece.

Year 2

Component 1 – Personal Investigation (60% of the A Level grade) -  You choose your own theme for this and will explore a style and topic suited to your skills and interests.  Alongside the practical project, you will produce a written study that will allow you to explore your topic in more depth.

Component 2 – External Set Project (40% of the A Level grade) - You will choose a theme set by the exam board and work through the design process to explore this theme.  This process will lead to a final piece done over 15 hours of supervised time. 

Special Features

• You will have the opportunity to enhance your learning through trips. For example, past students have visited London and Yorkshire Sculpture Park, alongside galleries closer to home. Relevant offsite activities also take place to help facilitate collecting research for projects.
• We are frequently contacted by universities, employers and organisations offering a wide range of relevant opportunities and competitions, which will further add to your understanding and experience of what art and design can offer.

• Each year, OSFC hosts a special showcase of the arts. An opportunity for students to highlight their pieces that they have been working on, ahead of examination. The aim of the event is to celebrate the work of students across creative subjects and enrichment activities. This is a multimedia showcase of all our art subjects, including paintings, digital works, sculpture, dance & musical performance, visual art pieces, creative writing, spoken word and more.  It is a great opportunity for students to understand how a gallery is arranged and curated, as well as an opportunity for parents to see what their children have been working on. This is a free event to ensure that all in our community can enjoy the arts.

   

Where Will This Lead?

3D Design will help you develop creative skills, problem solving, as well as technical ability and attention to detail. Former students have continued their studies or launched careers in a wide range of art and design fields.  Specific 3D routes include product design, architecture, industrial design, interior design, crafts, jewellery design, furniture design and sculpture.