Subjects > Art and Design > KS4 (GCSE)
What is the course about?
The course has been devised to achieve as wide a range of visual experience and expertise as possible. It is a demanding course but it provides a high level of personal satisfaction and pleasure.
Who is it suitable for?
You should have an interest and enjoyment in art. You should also be prepared to invest the time needed to reach your highest standard. This course will provide a good basis for any post-16 further study at A level or any of the numerous Art & Design specialist courses available. Indeed, over the years we have established a high reputation with our post-16 partners. Coupled with this is the role Art & Design experience can have as a vehicle of self-discovery, resulting in creative and more fulfilled members of our society:
Art & Design can be a good investment. Evidence of Art & Design is present in all aspects of our environment. Art & Design skills have innumerable connections with professions and trades - Architecture, Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Product Design, Interior Design, Photography, Animation, Web-site design, the TV, Video and Film industries, Advertising, the Printing industry and many more.
What will I study?
It is a GCSE course which requires a broad study of the basic principles and techniques involved in Art and Design. You will follow a directed course which will include: Drawing/Painting, Design/Graphics, 3D work, Photography and Digital Imaging.
How will it be assessed?
The course is assessed through 60% coursework and 40% terminal examination.
The terminal examination allows four weeks preparation before completing a ten hour unaided piece of work. Both components are internally marked and externally moderated.
For more information see Mr Kibbler