Subjects and Entry Requirements
Why study Art?
“The arts are integral to our understanding of the world, as important as reading, writing, geography and arithmetic.” (Nicholas Serota director of the Tate 2012).
Art, craft and design encourages creative thinking skills and develops visual literacy. Industry’s demands for an increasingly innovative and globally competitive workforce, makes learning in this subject ever more relevant to young people.
The discipline of drawing is at the foundation of other skills in art. It is used as a tool, by which students can analyse, record and translate the world around them. Critical studies enhance and underpin practical teaching, where students engage with artists, designers and architects
of contemporary and historically significant, as well as culturally diverse contexts. Analysing wider issues and concepts, developing critical-thinking and imitating the processes, methods and media used by artists, inspires students to embrace their own creativity and individual
self-expression
What will I study?
- Observational drawings etc.
- Artist research.
- Material exploration.
- Development of ideas.
- Realisation of a personal outcome.
How will i be assessed?
- Portfolio submission – 60%
- Coursework based February Year 12 – February Year 13
- Externally set assignment – 40%
- Completed both within and outside of lessons. Submission date in Year 13 is early May.
Career pathways
- Art Therapy
- Art Conservation
- Valuation
- Sales
- Architect
- Fashion Design
- Graphic Design
- Marketing
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