A level Art - Years 12 & 13
Specification
Edexcel Fine Art: The specification and assessment structure can be found at the link: https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/demo/en/qualifications/edexcel-a-levels/art-and-design-2015.html
The Art course is aimed at students who have a genuine interest and enjoyment of the visual arts. Students are encouraged to make informed personal and imaginative responses to specific themes with guidance and instruction by the teacher.
Students who choose to take Art will take part in offsite activities as well as practical based studies, visiting major galleries and exhibitions in the UK and in Europe as part of their critical element of the course and allowing students to gain knowledge, understanding of the history of Art and different cultures. Students will also make visits to local places for practical workshops and drawing sessions to inform their project work.
During the course, students are required to complete 4 units at A Level. Students are required to keep a work journal (sketch book) throughout the course, which alongside their preparatory work, artist research and final piece makes up a unit of work.
The course is exciting, challenging and rewarding, allowing each student to build on their skills in critical studies and in a broad range of media, from many different starting points and themes.
If you are interested in the course and have further questions please see Mr Radbourne.
Year 12
Topic | Further details about the topic | Skills | |
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Autumn Term | |||
1 |
Realism Concealed and Revealed |
Students critically analyse artists work. Students explore artists methods |
Drawing / Painting / Observation / Collage / Photography / Imagination / Digital Media Knowledge and understanding. |
2 |
Realism Concealed and Revealed |
Present Personal Response |
Drawing / Painting / Observation / Collage / Photography / Imagination / Digital Media Knowledge and understanding. |
Spring Term | |||
1 |
Realism Concealed and Revealed |
Select ideas from artists. Generate mind map for outcomes |
Drawing / Painting / Observation / Collage / Photography / Imagination / Digital Media Knowledge and understanding. |
2 | Externally Set Assignment | Present Personal Response | |
Summer Term | |||
1 | Contrasts Realisation Review |
Drawing / Painting / Observation / Collage / Photography / Imagination / Digital Media Knowledge and understanding. |
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2 | Contrasts Realisation Review |
Drawing / Painting / Observation / Collage / Photography / Imagination / Digital Media Knowledge and understanding. |
Year 13
Topic | Further details about the topic | Skills | |
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Autumn Term | |||
1 | The Home | Students critically analyse artists work. Students explore artists methods. |
Drawing / Painting / Observation / Collage / Photography / Imagination / Digital Media Knowledge and understanding. |
2 | The Home | Present Personal Response. |
Drawing / Painting / Observation / Collage / Photography / Imagination / Digital Media Knowledge and understanding. |
Spring Term | |||
1 | The Home | Select ideas from artists. Generate mind map for outcomes. |
Drawing / Painting / Observation / Collage / Photography / Imagination / Digital Media Knowledge and understanding. |
2 | Externally Set Assignment | Present Personal Response. |
Drawing / Painting / Observation / Collage / Photography / Imagination / Digital Media Knowledge and understanding. |
Summer Term | |||
1 | Externally Set Assignment | Present Personal Response. |
Drawing / Painting / Observation / Collage / Photography / Imagination / Digital Media Knowledge and understanding. |
Assessments
Resources | Topic | Type of assessment |
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CAT 1 | Present Personal Response | A level Fine Art Assessment Objectives. |
CAT 2 | Present Personal Response | A level Fine Art Assessment Objectives. |
CAT 3 | Present Personal Response | A level Fine Art Assessment Objectives. |
CAT 4 | Present Personal Response | A2 Assessment Objectives |
CAT 5 | Present Personal Response |
A2 Assessment Objectives |
CAT 6 | Present Personal Response | A2 Assessment Objectives |
Main Resources
Resource | Details | Term |
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Recommended reading | Taschen Art Series The Story of Art. E.H.Gombrich |
All |
Recommended websites | http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/art/video/ | All |
Equipment | Sketch book, graded pencils, paint, paper camera and digital media. | All |
Enrichment opportunities
Activity | Day and time or term |
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Lunchtime extension classes during free periods and after school in the Sixth Form Art Areas. | Day |