Art

GCSE FINE ART

What will you study?

Students will develop their practical art skills working with a wide range of media in both two and three dimensional form. Underpinning this work will be opportunities to develop their critical and analytical skills by studying the work of artists and creative practitioners. Throughout the course students will develop sketchbooks reflecting their creative journey enabling them to:  Develop and explore ideas.  Select and experiment with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes.  Record their ideas, observations and insights.  Present personal and meaningful responses, including creating final outcomes to ideas and themes.

EXAM BOARD

Edexcel 1FAO

How will you be assessed?

Component 1: Personal Portfolio – 60% of GCSE Grade

Students will work to create their Personal Portfolio throughout Year 10 and 11 comprising of a variety projects. These will enable students to work increasingly more independently as the course progresses.

Component 2: Externally Set Assignment – 40% of GCSE Grade

Students will be required to respond to a theme set by the exam board. They will have a number of weeks to produce preparatory studies supported by their teacher. The preparatory period will conclude in a 10 hour exam where students will produce their personal response to the set theme.

You should consider this option if …

 You have enjoyed Art at Key Stage 3  You have had positive feedback from your Art teachers about your work and if you’ve made good progress in this subject  You are self-motivated, work well independently and enjoy the challenge of seeing creative projects through

For more information see your Art teacher or Miss Martin gmartin@cherwellschool.org