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 Art Department
GCSE Fine Art
Board and Syllabus:Edexcel
Course Structure
The syllabus has two elements – Coursework and an externally-set Assignment. The coursework is composed of two units of artwork which are worked in parallel during the first four terms of the course. The fifth term is devoted to the research and preparation for the Externally set Assignment and this is completed during the beginning of the sixth term, as the timed test, in which you are given ten hours to bring your preparation to a conclusion. An important part of the Coursework is the ‘work journal’. This is also central to study at AS/A2 level; similar to a sketchbook, but containing a higher degree of annotation together with other collected information which may be from a variety of sources. A separate work journal must be kept for each component of the course.
AS and A2 Fine Art
Board and Syllabus
The Department follows the Edexcel specification in Fine Art. This continues to build upon GCSE and encourages both a broad approach and allows students to explore the subject in some depth. Although a GCSE pass is not a pre-requisite of the course, candidates should be able to demonstrate an ability equal to a grade C.
Objectives of the Course
Students will develop a working knowledge of materials, practices and technology within art. They will develop the skills to interpret and convey ideas and feelings using art, craft and design. They will develop imaginative, creative, analytical and documenting skills. In addition they will develop a specialist vocabulary and an understanding of the place of art within contemporary society.
IB Visual Arts HL and SL
Introduction
This an exciting course for those who are committed to art and enjoy the challenge of practical studio work as well as in-depth investigation and critical analysis. Students will get the opportunity to:
• experiment with a range of materials and studio techniques (e.g. painting with oils on canvas and constructing sculptures from recycled materials).
• explore a variety of cultures and contexts (e.g. African printmaking and local willow weaving).
• investigate a selection of past, present and emerging developments in art, craft and design (e.g. cave paintings and today’s graffiti).
• visit a number of exhibitions, museums and craft centres (e.g. ’Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs’ in London and Somerset Art Weeks).
Content
Students on both the Higher Level and Standard Level courses will spend about 60% of the time on studio work and the remaining 40% preparing their investigation workbooks. The course content for HL and SL is similar. However, students at HL have more time and opportunity to develop ideas and skills, to produce a larger body of work, and to work in greater depth.
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