The BBC reports that campaigners for art history A-level say they are ‘absolutely thrilled’ by a late decision to save the subject, which was set to be discontinued, as now exam board Pearson has confirmed plans to develop the new history of art A-level for teaching from next September, while the fight for archaeology is to reach the floor of Parliament.
The BBC writes:
Pearson, which also announced plans to take on AS and A-levels in statistics, also dropped by AQA, said awarding organisations, government and schools should work together in the interests of students to secure the future of important qualifications.
‘The response from the public, from teachers and from young people shows many people have a real passion for these subjects. We’re happy to help make sure they remain available,’ said the company’s president, Rod Bristow.
The move was welcomed by leading academics and museum directors as well as by Turner Prize winners Anish Kapoor, Cornelia Parker and Jeremy Deller.
Mr Kapoor said it was ‘a huge relief’ while Mr Deller called it ‘a good day for art and culture’ and added: ‘Art history is the study of power, politics, identity and humanity, it makes perfect sense to keep the exam.’
