Art (Fine Art)
Course Details
Qualification Type
GCSE
What Will I Study?
Portfolio � You will produce two coursework units (Food for Thought and Portraits). These units enable you to study a wide range of selected artists, investigate ideas, themes, styles, media and processes (two and three-dimensional) in a personal manner. This body of work will constitute 60% of the final grade. The coursework will be completed in and outside lesson time, throughout Year 10 and up to the end of the Autumn Term in Year 11.
Exam - The remaining 40% will be determined by an examination. Exam papers will be issued from the beginning of January in Year 11. You will prepare an answer (over many weeks) to one of the questions posed. Following this a final outcome will be produced in the Art room, during a formal examination (over two whole school days). The resulting body of work has the same features as a coursework unit.
Future Qualification Ideas
A Level Art
A Level Photography
Level 3 Cambridge Technical in Digital Media
Future Careers Ideas
Animator, Artist, Art Therapist, Designer, Exhibition Organiser, Fashion, Gallery Curator, Photographer, Teacher
Awarding Body
AQA
How Will I Learn?
As a student artist we recognise your talent, passion and potential. You will have your practical skills significantly developed, experience broadened, and expectations and ambitions raised for yourself as an artist. The very experienced teachers within the Art Department will support your development throughout the journey of the course. You will be offered choice to enable coursework units to be interpreted and explored in a personal manner. You will quickly learn how to take ownership over your own work direction. It is our intention that you will thoroughly enjoy your studies within a challenging, rewarding and stimulating learning environment.
How Will I Be Assessed?
Portfolio together with a selection of other work done during the course (60%)
Examination � Explanation needed. 10 Hours of independent work (40%)
Each coursework unit and the exam will be assessed using AQA assessment objectives: Developing ideas and links to artists; Media experimentation and refining of ideas; Drawings and photographs; Final outcome(s).
What skills / attributes are required for this course?
Creativity
Practical art skills
Passion for art
Dedication
Self-motivation
Contact Information
Mr J Carr (JCarr@wombournehighschool.co.uk)