A Level Art

Course summary

Course Outline / Topics Year 12 - Autumn Term IDENTITY – focus: Contextual Studies, Sculpture in clay and papier maché You will begin by studying the work of contemporary artists, such as Grayson Perry and selected artifact from Art History. You will create large scale sculptures in clay and papier maché Year 12 - Spring Term MIXED MEDIA WORKSHOPS - focus: mixed media, painting, printing etc. You will be looking at a variety of mark making techniques and drawing in paints, collage and inks from a variety of natural objects, landscapes and portraits. Your work will lead to you creating a composition of your own design. Year 12 - Summer Term & Year 13 Autumn and Spring Terms PERSONAL INVESTIGATION - You will chose a theme of your own and create a whole set of project work based on that theme. The Personal Investigation also includes an illustrated written related study of between 1000 and 3000 words.