Sixth Form Subject Choices 2021 - Flipbook - Page 8
Beths Grammar School
Art and Design: Fine Art
Examination board:
Available Levels:
Minimum Entry Requirements:
Subject Co-ordinator:
Pearson Edexcel
A Level
Grade 6 at GCSE in Art
Mr G Hayman
What do I need to know or be able to do before taking this course?
You should have successfully completed a GCSE course in Art. Moreover, you need a passion, a flair and a
commitment to the subject. You should have an understanding and a good knowledge of practical art and
design based skills, built up through a range of experiences with different artistic mediums.
What will I learn on this course?
The main purpose of the Art & Design course is to develop your ability to appreciate the visual world around
you and to enable you to respond in a personal and creative way. The Art Department staff will devise and
implement projects which encourage you to:
Question all preconceived notions of art and personal ability
Trust your creative instincts
Express your ideas and feelings through the controlled use of a broad range of materials and techniques
Investigate and relate to all the evolutionary processes that are inherent in the development of good
artwork
Articulate issues relating to the work of other artists from a variety of cultures, past and present
You will learn:
How to record observations, experiences and ideas in visual and other forms
How to analyse and evaluate sources and objects, showing understanding of purposes, meanings and
contexts
How to develop your ideas through sustained investigations and explorations, selecting and using
materials and processes, interpreting relationships and analysing methods and outcomes
How to present a personal, coherent and informed response realising your intentions and articulating
and explaining connections with the work of others
What kind of student is this course suitable for?
This course is suitable for any student who has good artistic skill and who is prepared to work hard both
practically and independently towards the rewards from their endeavours.
What kind of work will I need to do outside lessons?
You will need to complete a range of supporting tasks in your work journal that will enhance your own
practical skills as well as your ability to develop ideas, explore a range of media and research contextual
evidence from art history. Students are also encouraged to visit a variety of art galleries to aid their
research.
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