A Level ART
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Fine Art is the area of Art and Design primarily concerned with personal expression, with producing something individual and creative. Work may be objective and analytical, or emotive and expressive, but fundamentally it is the response of the individual using the language of the visual arts and reflecting a critical and historical understanding of the subject.
Art at AS and A2 level incorporates and builds on the aims and patterns of work established in GCSE Art, allowing a natural progression in Art education both for those who intend to undertake further studies (a Foundation year and then a 3 year Degree course) and those who have an interest in and aptitude for the subject, but do not intend to take it further. A GCSE qualification is essential, preferably a grade A or A*.
The course will consist of a mixture of internally and externally set work. The first 2 units leading to the AS award will be moderated at the end of the Study I year, and units 3 - 4 at the end of Study II. Work presented for assessment must show that all the objectives demanded by the Board have been met.
Students keep a work journal throughout the course, a combination of sketchbook and time-based record, showing evidence of the development of their ideas with reference to the work of other artists, and showing their understanding of meanings and their ability to make skilled judgements in visual and verbal form.
Those pupils who have done GCSE Art at Wychwood will have developed strong sketchbook skills which reflect their own individual approaches and these will stand them in good stead for AS level and beyond.
AS
Unit 1:
Coursework (60% AS, 30% A)
A programme exploring the formal elements, and then a personal response to a given theme, working sequentially through initial ideas to a conclusion. Supporting studies to be submitted and sketchbooks used.
Unit 2:
Externally Set Assignment (40% AS, 20%A)
Set by the Board in January preceding the 8 hour timed exam. All preparatory work to be submitted.
A2
Unit 3:
Coursework (30% A)
Practical work and outcome linked to a personal written study of 1000 – 3000 words.
Unit 4:
Externally Set Assignment (20% A)
As Unit 2, but a 12 hr timed examination piece is produced.
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The Study groups have their own studios, with each pupil having her own personal work space. These are always open. The development of a strong and confident individual style in a wide variety of materials is very important. The standard required is high, and students need to be self motivated and able to work independently. Only students with above average ability and a real desire to work at the subject are encouraged to embark on these courses.
Ms A Jones, BA (Hons), PGCE (A&D)
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