Year 12 Terms 1&2: Experimental Portfolio Students are taught higher-ability artistic techniques and processes and are introduced to complex contemporary art theory. A portfolio of experimentation is developed. Term 3 – Personal Investigation (60% of A Level) Students create a portfolio of self-directed ideas investigating a theme of their own students choosing followed by a final piece. Year 13 Term 1 – Personal Investigation (60% of A Level) Continuation of self-directed portfolio started in Term 3 of Year 12. Term 2 – Externally Set Assignment + 15 hours Supervised Time (40% of A Level Students investigate and respond to a set brief, followed by 15 hours of supervised time. With each component, students must provide evidence that they have explored critical and contextual artwork through a range of two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional processes and media. Under the title of Art, Craft & Design, they have the opportunity to explore media in a variety of areas: textiles, photography, 3D design, graphics, fine art, and digital media.
Grade 5 GCSE Art & Design.
Work is 90/10 practical/written. Students complete 2xA3 books of practical making, complimented with 1000-3000 continuous prose explaining their ideas and processes.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Slough |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough, SL2 5HW |
Year 12 Terms 1&2: Experimental Portfolio Students are taught higher-ability artistic techniques and processes and are introduced to complex contemporary art theory. A portfolio of experimentation is developed. Term 3 – Personal Investigation (60% of A Level) Students create a portfolio of self-directed ideas investigating a theme of their own students choosing followed by a final piece. Year 13 Term 1 – Personal Investigation (60% of A Level) Continuation of self-directed portfolio started in Term 3 of Year 12. Term 2 – Externally Set Assignment + 15 hours Supervised Time (40% of A Level Students investigate and respond to a set brief, followed by 15 hours of supervised time. With each component, students must provide evidence that they have explored critical and contextual artwork through a range of two-dimensional and/or three-dimensional processes and media. Under the title of Art, Craft & Design, they have the opportunity to explore media in a variety of areas: textiles, photography, 3D design, graphics, fine art, and digital media.
Grade 5 GCSE Art & Design.
Work is 90/10 practical/written. Students complete 2xA3 books of practical making, complimented with 1000-3000 continuous prose explaining their ideas and processes.