GCSE FINE ART

 

 

GCSE FINE ART

 

ADMISSIONS - The course is intended to form part of an educational continuum, which progresses naturally from KS3 Art. It is intended to suit the needs of pupils who have an interest and aptitude in Art, and who may wish to undertake further studies leading to careers for which an Art and Design background is relevant. Students must have verbal recommendation from their KS3 art teacher to opt for GCSE Art. The most artistically creative students achieve the highest results in Art with work produced that is inspiringly individual.

 

COURSE - Pupils intending to take GCSE Art should be highly motivated and able to use fragmented periods of time constructively. In their own time each pupil is required to spend a minimum of one hour a week on project work. Students will need to demonstrate a high degree of commitment and self-discipline combined with a good technical and creative ability. Along with practical work a high level of theoretical and conceptual understanding is developed over the two years.

 

YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO:

  • Record observations, experiences and ideas in forms that are appropriate to intentions

 

  • Analyse and evaluate images, objects and artefacts showing understanding of context

 

  • Develop and explore ideas using media, processes and resources, reviewing, modifying and refining work as it progresses

 

  • Make a personal response, realising intentions and making informed connections with the work of others

 

GCSE REQUIREMENTS

 

Coursework (3 units)                Worth 60% of GCSE marks

Externally set assignment         Worth 40% of GCSE marks

 

Externally set assignments are 10 hours duration for GCSE

 

ASSESSMENT - The Art Department will continually assess the work throughout the course. This will in the main take the form of tutorials and in progress discussions where appropriate. All work will be internally marked at the completion of units and externally moderated by a representative of the Examination board.

 

CAREERS - Beyond GCSE & A Level, courses are available at both degree and higher BTEC levels in three of our local Art Colleges. These range from the Fine Arts to courses in most areas of 2 and 3 dimensional designs and could lead to career opportunities in the fields of multi-media, film and television, photography, theatre, advertising, product and architectural design, fashion design and industrial design amongst others.

 

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