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Art FAQs

What our young artists want to know.....

 

  •   How good do I need to be to take GCSE Art?
    • Obviously it is helpful to have a level of basic skill and artistic ability but it is certainly not the only attribute that is helpful in this subject. We are looking for students who are enthusiastic and committed to learning. You should enjoy imaginative and creative thinking and be open to practical experimentation. Year 10 is a chance to develop new skills and techniques and build confidence.
  •   How much written work is involved?
    • At GCSE and A level you are asked to document your ideas and working practice through a personal work journal which is done in visual and written form. You will be required to study relevant artists and analysis pieces of art work. You will also be asked to evaluate your practical work. At GCSE and AS level there is no separate written paper. The demands for written work obviously increase at A level and, as part of the A2 course, students must write a 3000 word document on an topic of their choice related to their practical coursework.
  •   Is Art a very time consuming subject?
    • In Year 10 most of the work is achievable within class time and normal prep times. In Year 11 students take on more challenging and personally led projects and may be required to spend some time in the studios outside of lessons each week.At A level students are naturally tackling more demanding topics and are in the art school more regularly. Free study periods are also available to them to work in the studios. Most students find they become so engrossed in their work that they want to be in the art school as much as possible. If you are organised and manage your time effectively then you shouldn’t have a problem.
  •   Can I study Textiles or Photography at GCSE?
    • Currently we follow the general Fine Art course which allows for work to be produced in painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking and photography but we do not offer specialist courses.
  •   How will I benefit from the study of Art & Design?
    • Hopefully in many ways! You will learn the skills of research and presentation; you will develop your imagination and powers of creative thinking; you will need to problem solve, analyse sources and evaluate outcomes; you will gain a greater visual awareness and, of course, some strong practical techniques in a range of media.

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