Art and Design (Textiles)
Course summary
Students will continue working with the same assessment objectives used in GCSE. Students will begin with an introduction of the exam board expectations, marking and exemplar work. The course will begin with extending the Textiles fine art skills in recording ideas and observations, alongside the new more technically demanding practical creative skills. Students will complete a personal study portfolio of work developing their own ideas and outcomes. Students will study the work of different designers and artists, and historical contexts through producing the written essay. All students will study Fashion Textiles and produce demanding personal responses to complex themes, resulting in very high quality work. Students will work on a variety of Portfolios and sketch books to present their work.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) | Grade 6 in Art and Design (Fine Art, Photography, Graphics, Craft) | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Literature | — |
As published by the school
• 5 Grades 9-4 • Grade 6 in GCSE Art and Design Textiles. • Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or English Literature
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Assessment
Students’ work is assessed by the Textiles and Art Department and then the department is assessed by an Edexcel moderator. Component 1 (Internally Set Coursework): 12% Personal Study / Essay 48% Personal Investigation / Coursework Component 2: 40% Externally Set Assignment / Exam Students are required to produce evidence of the following assessment objectives: • Develop • Explore • Record • Present Students will receive regular individual tutorials with teachers and detailed feedback explaining how to improve their work and meet assessment objectives. Students will receive a combination of whole class and individual skills lessons based on their projects throughout the course.
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