Art and Design

STATEMENT OF INTENT FOR ART AND DESIGN

Charters School Art and Design students will be inspired by opportunities to make discoveries and adopt a ‘what if’ approach, using a broadening range of mediums and processes. Through research, experimentation, recording their environment and the world around them, they will be equipped to communicate through creative individual and personal outcomes; generating an increasing enjoyment and interest.

This means:

• They will be able to confidently analyse, evaluate and articulate their understanding of artwork using an art-based vocabulary based on written work and discussion
• They will appreciate the historical, contemporary, ethnic, political and cultural diversity of the art community, and through this appreciation, learn to understand the deeper meanings, codes and symbols embedded within it
• They will record experiences and observations, in a variety of ways using drawing and other visual forms, such as photography
• They will generate and explore potential lines of enquiry using appropriate media and techniques, and apply this knowledge and understanding to making, reviewing and modifying images and artefacts
• They will learn to understand how ideas, opinion and experience generate starting points for art and design practice, forming an integral part of the creative process
• The students will be able to present a personal and creative response that realises their intentions, making meaningful connections between their visual research, opinions and observations

SUMMARY OF CURRICULUM

The Art students follow the Pearson EDEXCEL Level 3 Advanced GCE in Art and Design. The multi-disciplinary unendorsed course develops and enhances the students’ understanding of how ideas generate starting points and form an integral part of the creative process. They learn how images and artefacts relate to ethical and political contexts, and undertake development and refinement of ideas. They develop existing and new skills to express their ideas and interests, recording on-going critical review and analysis, responding to a theme or topic. Through a collection of investigations and experiments, they produce and present outcomes, usually supported by study visits to exhibitions and working with practitioners, where possible.
Study of this Advanced specification students will achieve the skills, knowledge and understanding to progress to foundation and degree-related study through further specialisation, development of themes, research, exploration and practical implementation.

This course provides opportunity to develop important transferable skills such as cognitive and creative skills, self-confidence, communication and self-management, problem solving and critical thinking.

COURSE DETAILS

This course provides opportunity to develop important transferable skills such as cognitive and creative skills, self-confidence, communication and self-management, problem solving and critical thinking.

Component 1 – Personal Investigation. This comprises of 3 elements – supporting studies, practical work and a written personal study, which comprises 12% of the final mark. This is the coursework and represents 60% of the total qualification.
Component 2 – Externally Set Examination. The examination paper is issued at the beginning of the Spring term and comprises of 2 major elements supporting studies and practical work. The external assessment of 15 hours is the final examination and is normally completed over 3 days. It represents 40% of the final grade.

KEY STAGE 5 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The minimum entry requirements for Charters Sixth Form can be viewed here

EXAM BOARD: PEARSON EDEXCEL

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