Art
Art is a largely course work based subject. In order to develop a broad set of skills and understanding you will follow a Fine Art course curriculum in which you will have the opportunity to experiment with a wide range of materials and processes. You will study both historical and contemporary artists and movements and will respond in a personal way.
Art is a largely course work based subject. In order to develop a broad set of skills and understanding you will follow a Fine Art course curriculum in which you will have the opportunity to experiment with a wide range of materials and processes. You will study both historical and contemporary artists and movements and will respond in a personal way.
Students studying Art are required to:
Students studying Art are required to:
▪ Develop analytical skills through written appreciation
▪ Develop analytical skills through written appreciation
▪ Develop practical skills and the ability to take risks through personal interpretation
▪ Develop practical skills and the ability to take risks through personal interpretation
▪ Learn to appreciate the world visually, making connections with current and historical events in order to develop independent ideas
▪ Learn to appreciate the world visually, making connections with current and historical events in order to develop independent ideas
▪ Develop independence of mind, communicating own ideas, intentions and personal outcomes
▪ Develop independence of mind, communicating own ideas, intentions and personal outcomes
Specification
Specification
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Assessment
Assessment
Course Content
Course Content
Unit 1: Coursework .
Unit 1: Coursework .
For this unit students will complete a written personal study of 3000 words on an area of their choice as well as practical investigations leading to final pieces.
For this unit students will complete a written personal study of 3000 words on an area of their choice as well as practical investigations leading to final pieces.
Unit 2: Externally set assignment (15 hours) A ten week preparation time is provided in which students develop ideas from various starting points leading to final pieces.
Unit 2: Externally set assignment (15 hours) A ten week preparation time is provided in which students develop ideas from various starting points leading to final pieces.
Assessment
Assessment
Students are continuously assessed throughout the course A Level - Coursework (60%), Exam (40%)
Students are continuously assessed throughout the course A Level - Coursework (60%), Exam (40%)
Progression
Progression
Students can progress from this qualification to Foundation Studies Courses and then onto degree in Fine Art or other disciplines. They can also choose a more vocational pathway and or work experience in the creative industries. A wide range of careers such as film, special effects, model making, design production, art director, curator, education are possible with this subject.
Students can progress from this qualification to Foundation Studies Courses and then onto degree in Fine Art or other disciplines. They can also choose a more vocational pathway and or work experience in the creative industries. A wide range of careers such as film, special effects, model making, design production, art director, curator, education are possible with this subject.