Art & Design
Art at KS3
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Art at KS4
The course provides students with a wide range of creative, exciting and stimulating opportunities to explore their interests in art and design in ways that are personally relevant and truly developmental in nature.
The course consists of units or assignments each lasting approximately a term, each based on one of a variety of processes and procedures. These include; thematic enquiry, problem solving, observed study, expressive response and sequential development. Each will also include some cultural/historical study.
Much of the work is based upon the development of physical and perceptual skills through drawing and painting from observation. In addition to drawing and painting, printing, 3D Sculpture, Ceramics, Fine Art, Textiles and Photograph may be undertaken. In the second year, students select the practices in which they have the most confidence and ability.
Assessment
Each unit of coursework is assessed in line with GCSE grades, so that progress is constantly monitored. The final assessment is based upon a coursework portfolio which should provide evidence of at least two projects completed during the course and an externally set controlled test. Candidates choose one open ended starting point and are expected to complete their final piece within ten hours’ working time.
Coursework (60% of the total GCSE)
- Units 1 & 2 Completed in Year 10.
- Unit 3 Completed in Year 11.
Controlled Test (40% of the total GCSE)
- Preparation Time (approx. 4 – 6 weeks).
- Final Exam 10 hours.
