Art

Head of Department: Mrs Craddock

Content:

Fine Art syllabus AQA. 60% coursework - 40% exam work. Drawing, painting, ceramics, 3D sculpture, collage, print making. Critical Studies - looking at the work of artists and designated movements.

Activities:

The course will include at least one gallery visit to study the work of a well-known artist or art movement. Studio time will be spent in developing practical skills and artistic understanding.

Skills:

Observation drawing, expressive drawing and painting, 3D skills understanding some aspects of Art history in relation to pupils' own work.

Homework activities:

• Research for projects
• Set drawing programmes
• Development of ideas and themes
• Evaluation of pupils' own work.

Assessed coursework:

At least one project to be completed within school over 5 terms (assessed as 60% of exam). Part projects or evidence of work in various areas and media. Dates to be given to pupils at the start of the project.

Examination details:

2-day (10-hour) exam following a period of preparation time (assessed as 40% of exam).

Examination entry requirements:

Successful completion of coursework projects. Pupils hoping to embark on an Art GCSE should be reasonably confident with drawing skills.

Parental contribution:

It will be helpful if students visit galleries and exhibitions, watch relevant TV programmes, collect topical reviews and commentaries from journals and magazines.

Useful resources and equipment:

Ideally students should have their own materials for use at home - pencils, charcoal, pastels. PVA paints and watercolour, oil pastels and an A1 or A2 drawing board. Also an A1 or A2 portfolio.

Other relevant information:

This course requires a degree of expenditure on art materials and parents must be prepared to support this.