What is Art? Students should take this course if they: • Have an interest in deepening their understanding and application of art. • Are skilled in their manipulation of materials and media. • Have the ability to create and develop individual ideas. • Are able to record through written and visual forms. Assessment Over the two year course, 60% of marks will derive from the coursework ‘Personal Investigation’. This includes practical investigations, final outcome(s), and a 1000-3000 dissertation written in continuous prose. 40% is derived from the ‘Externally Set Assignment’ which mirrors the assessment programme at GCSE. Assessment Criteria AO1 Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations (25%). AO2 Explore appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes (25%). AO3 Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions (25%). AO4 Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions (25%). Educational Experiences A trip to a London gallery/museum/studio will help students pursue their personal projects by providing the opportunity for primary research of artwork and contextual understanding of ideas and themes. Foundation Workshops The first half term of the course seeks to welcome students to the department and to support them in making a successful transition from Key Stage 4 to Key Stage 5. They will work in a range of different materials as part of teacher-led, workshop-style lessons similar to the course structure of a Foundation Year. Personal Investigation This component of the course follows the Foundation Workshops and allows students to work more confidently and individually as artists. It incorporates an extended practical portfolio and the written Personal Study. The timescale is between 12 and 14 months, beginning between October half term and Christmas of Year 12. Externally Set Assignment The externally set assignment is released in February of Year 13 and incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 15 hour period of sustained focus. Preparatory studies will comprise of a portfolio of practical and written development work. At the end of this period students will produce final outcome(s) extending from their studies under examination conditions.
Grade 6 or above in Art GCSE
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | The Kingsway, Ewell, Epsom, KT17 1NB |
What is Art? Students should take this course if they: • Have an interest in deepening their understanding and application of art. • Are skilled in their manipulation of materials and media. • Have the ability to create and develop individual ideas. • Are able to record through written and visual forms. Assessment Over the two year course, 60% of marks will derive from the coursework ‘Personal Investigation’. This includes practical investigations, final outcome(s), and a 1000-3000 dissertation written in continuous prose. 40% is derived from the ‘Externally Set Assignment’ which mirrors the assessment programme at GCSE. Assessment Criteria AO1 Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations (25%). AO2 Explore appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes (25%). AO3 Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions (25%). AO4 Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions (25%). Educational Experiences A trip to a London gallery/museum/studio will help students pursue their personal projects by providing the opportunity for primary research of artwork and contextual understanding of ideas and themes. Foundation Workshops The first half term of the course seeks to welcome students to the department and to support them in making a successful transition from Key Stage 4 to Key Stage 5. They will work in a range of different materials as part of teacher-led, workshop-style lessons similar to the course structure of a Foundation Year. Personal Investigation This component of the course follows the Foundation Workshops and allows students to work more confidently and individually as artists. It incorporates an extended practical portfolio and the written Personal Study. The timescale is between 12 and 14 months, beginning between October half term and Christmas of Year 12. Externally Set Assignment The externally set assignment is released in February of Year 13 and incorporates two major elements: preparatory studies and the 15 hour period of sustained focus. Preparatory studies will comprise of a portfolio of practical and written development work. At the end of this period students will produce final outcome(s) extending from their studies under examination conditions.
Grade 6 or above in Art GCSE
