Curriculum leader of Art - Mrs Owen - oowen@priorysouthsea.org
'Creativity takes courage' Henri Matisee
Course Outline
Yr 9 Foundation course in media and materials
Yr 10 Component 1 teacher lead project and mock exam
Yr 11 Component 1 teacher lead project & Component 2 given topic of choice
Exam/coursework details
The BTEC Tech Award in Art and Design Practice is a KS4 qualification designed for 14-16 year olds in schools to be taken alongside GCSEs.
The BTEC is the equivalent of the GCSE in Art, Craft and Design and students can achieve up to a Level 2 Distinction which is the equivalent of an 8.5 grade at GCSE.
Component 1: 36 guided learning hours -8 hour practical exam
Component 2: 36 guided learning hours and 8 hour practical exam
Examination Board
Typical independent work and homework undertaken at KS4
Art literacy reading, Research, photoshoots, artist research, development and preparation for class time.
Possible careers linked to your subject
Art director, graphic designer, architect, animation, film studies, artist, book illustrator, computer game designer, web designer, photographic journalist
Additional information/Signpost useful website etc.