Optional subject
Why Study Art?
Studying Art will provide you with an exciting opportunity to develop your creative thinking and technical skills. You will be encouraged to produce personalised responses to a range of tasks and themes, supported by thorough research, investigation, exploration and experimentation at every stage.
Throughout the course, you’ll be introduced to new materials and techniques across drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. Our aim is to help you build confidence and create ambitious, engaging artwork that reflects your individual strengths. Art history is brought to life through the study—and, where possible, direct experience—of artists from both the past and the present. Written work takes the form of research and annotation, with no requirement for essays. We work hard, but it is an incredibly rewarding and enjoyable subject!
How are you Assessed?
AQA GCSE Art and Design- Fine Art
During the two years you will be completing two projects of portfolio work supported by sketchbooks, preparatory work and a practical outcome.
60% Portfolio Work - Controlled Assessment comprising of two themes
40% Externally Set Task – 10 hour practical exam
You will answer one question from the exam paper, which is issued in January of Year 11. This is the preparatory period in which to research, develop your ideas and plan your final realisation. You will then make and complete your final outcome in the ten-hour exam in April/May.
All work is internally marked and externally moderated by AQA.
The Assessment objectives are:
A01: Develop ideas through investigations informed by contextual and other sources demonstrating analytical and cultural understanding.
A02: Refine ideas through experimenting and selecting appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes.
A03: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions in visual and/or other forms.
A04: Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstrating analytical and critical understanding, realising intentions and where appropriate, making connections between visual, written, oral or other elements.
Trips, Opportunities, Progression
If you enjoy being creative and want to develop your artistic skills in a more independent way, then this is the course for you. At GCSE level you will be encouraged to explore ideas and experiment with new techniques and materials. We visit exhibitions and collections, and benefit from extended workshops with professional artists and creators.
Students will have the opportunity to experience Art off Island whilst on the course. Some of our previous trips have included Berlin and Paris.
We also provide a hands-on experience with an artist whether this takes the form of a studio visit or artist led workshop. You will have the opportunity to extend your skills in extra-curricular sessions, and there is no limit to the amount of work you produce for your portfolio – the emphasis is always on your individual progression. This course is designed to build on your previous knowledge and achievements, and to provide a stepping-stone to A Level Art (and beyond) if you choose to continue.
Contact
Miss Stephanie Rondel s.rondel@jcg.sch.je
