Course information
Art and Design (Fine Art)
St Philomena's Catholic High School for Girls - Sutton
02086422025
Shorts Road, Carshalton, SM5 3PS
Course summary

This course encourages personal, creative and imaginative approaches to Art and Design allowing students considerable choice and flexibility in the choice of subject materials and use of media. Component 1 - Personal Study 60% Incorporates three major elements: supporting studies, practical work, and a written personal study. Component 2 - Externally Set Assignment 40% Incorporates two major elements: You will have ten weeks to prepare practical preparatory studies for a 15 hour final practical examination.

Entry requirements

At least eight GCSEs grades 9-4 Grade 5 in GCSE Fine Art, Textiles, Product Design or another creative subject including Photography, Graphic Communication, Art History or 3D Design. Students who have not studied any of the above creative subjects at GCSE will need to submit a substantial portfolio to a minimum of a Grade 5 standard.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1 - Personal Study 60% Component 2 - Externally Set Assignment 40% studies for a 15 hour final practical examination Preparatory studies will comprise a portfolio of practical and written development work based on the Externally Set Assignment. During the 15 hour period of sustained focus, students will produce final outcome(s) in response to the Externally Set Assignment, under examination conditions.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthoritySutton
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeGirls
AddressShorts Road, Carshalton, SM5 3PS