Sixth Form Entry Booklet

13 ART AND DESIGN Examination Board: AQA GCSE requirement: 6 in Art and Design Art and Design – Fine Art is both a form of communication and a means of expression of ideas and feelings. It forms a language which complements those of the literary, mathematical, scientific and factually based subjects and is especially concerned with the development of visual perception and aesthetic experience. During the 2 years of the course you will produce a comprehensive portfolio of work which is a fundamental element of the A Level course. All Art Schools, University Departments of Fine Art and most Schools of Architecture require applicants to submit a portfolio of work. This specification is intended to form part of an educational continuum which progresses naturally from GCSE and is intended to meet the needs of any student with an interest and aptitude for Art. Employers actively seek out students who have undertaken Arts-based subjects due to the range of high level personal and transferable skills that students need to possess and develop to enjoy success in this field. Areas of Study You will follow the Fine Art specification within Art and Design and will be required to work in one or more area(s) from those listed below: • painting, drawing and mixed media • sculpture (including ceramic sculpture) • land art, installation and construction • printmaking • photography Year 12 - Fine Art - 7202/C In Year 12, you will develop work based on an idea, issue, concept or theme leading to a finished outcome or series of related finished outcomes. This experimental year has a similar structure to that of a Foundation Year where we encourage an exploratory approach within a critically creative environment. You will develop a range of skills which will equip you with the ability to start defining your own, personal creative practice. You will be actively encouraged to stretch and challenge yourself. The year is an opportunity to produce an extended collection of work that exemplifies aspects of your developing knowledge, skills and understanding. This work should provide evidence of research; the development of ideas; critical/contextual understanding; and making skills. It should demonstrate your ability to sustain work from an initial starting point to a realisation.