Course information
Art and Design (Fine Art)
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy - Nottingham
01159296251
Beechdale Road, Aspley, Nottingham, NG8 3EZ
Course summary

tudents are taught various ways to respond to artists and these skills are developed throughout the two year course. Research consists of direct observational drawings that relate to chosen artists and full annotation of thought processes and analysis of artists’ work. Students are encouraged to be as creative as possible and to produce work in both 2 and 3 dimensions. Initial research is then developed by experimenting with composition, colour and imagery to produce an outcome that is both conceptual and skilfully made. Component 1: Personal Investigation This component is worth 60%. It requires students to produce a portfolio of practical and written work based on personal starting points. This also includes a written investigation of at least 1000 words linked to the Year 13 practical work. It is marked separately to the practical work but is included in the component 1 mark. Component 2: Externally Set Assignment This component is worth 40%. It requires students to produce preparatory studies and a personal outcome based on a theme set by Edexcel. The theme is released to students in February of Year 13. Students have 15 hours to produce a personal outcome.

Entry requirements

- 5 higher grade passes (grades 4-9) including English Language and Maths - Grade 6 in Art or Graphics The minimum academic requirements for entry to the Sixth Form are: • 5 higher grade passes (grades 4-9) including English Language and Maths. • To study a subject at A level we require a grade 6 in that subject or a similar subject for A level subjects which are not currently studied at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

Each component is marked on four assessment objectives, with each objective worth 25% of its component. Assessment Objective 1: Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. Assessment Objective 2: Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. Assessment Objective 3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. Assessment Objective 4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottingham
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressBeechdale Road, Aspley, Nottingham, NG8 3EZ