Theoretical Practice VISUAL ARTS IN CONTEXT Students examine and compare the work of artists from different cultural contexts. Students consider the contexts influencing their own work and the work of others. VISUAL ARTS METHODS Students look at different techniques for making art. Students investigate and compare how and why different techniques have evolved and the processes involved. COMMUNICATING VISUAL ARTS Students explore ways of communicating through visual and written means. Students make artistic choices about how to most effectively communicate knowledge and understanding. Art-making Practice VISUAL ARTS IN CONTEXT Students make art through a process of investigation, thinking critically and experimenting with techniques. Students apply identified techniques to their own developing work. VISUAL ARTS METHODS Students experiment with diverse media and explore techniques for making art. Students develop concepts through processes that are informed by skills, techniques and media. COMMUNICATING VISUAL ARTS Students produce a body of artwork through a process of reflection and evaluation, showing a synthesis of skill, media and concept. Curatorial Practice VISUAL ARTS IN CONTEXT Students develop an informed response to work and exhibitions they have seen and experienced. Students begin to formulate personal intentions for creating and displaying their own artwork VISUAL ARTS METHODS Students evaluate how their ongoing work communicates meaning and purpose. Students consider the nature of “exhibition” and think about the process of selection and the potential impact of their work on different audiences. COMMUNICATING VISUAL ARTS Students select and present resolved works for exhibition. Students explain the ways in which the works are connected. Students discuss how artistic judgments impact the overall presentation.
The following are required for entry into the Sixth Form: • A Headmaster’s or Headmistress’ reference from the pupil’s current school • Attainment of a satisfactory standard at the Assessment Day and Scholarship Examinations or Exhibition assessments, where appropriate • Six (I)GCSE passes at Grade B (6) or above, with a minimum of Grade C (5) in English Language and Mathematics All pupils, including those from overseas, will need to be able to show competence in both written and spoken English appropriate to their year of entry.
External assessment tasks Task 1: Comparative study (20%) Students analyse and compare different artworks by different artists. This independent critical and contextual investigation explores artworks, objects and artifacts from differing cultural contexts. At SL: Compare at least 3 different artworks, by at least 2 different artists, with commentary over 10–15 pages. Task 2: Process portfolio (40%) • Students submit carefully selected materials which evidence their experimentation, exploration, manipulation and refinement of a variety of visual arts activities during the two-year course. At SL: 9–18 pages. The submitted work should be in at least two different art-making forms. Internal assessment task Task 3: Exhibition (40%) • Students submit for assessment a selection of resolved artworks from their exhibition. The selected pieces should show evidence of their technical accomplishment during the visual arts course and an understanding of the use of materials, ideas and practices appropriate to visual communication. At SL: 4–7 pieces with exhibition text for each. A curatorial rationale (400 words maximum).
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | West Berkshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £48,870 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £39,096 |
| Address | Bradfield, RG7 6AU |
Theoretical Practice VISUAL ARTS IN CONTEXT Students examine and compare the work of artists from different cultural contexts. Students consider the contexts influencing their own work and the work of others. VISUAL ARTS METHODS Students look at different techniques for making art. Students investigate and compare how and why different techniques have evolved and the processes involved. COMMUNICATING VISUAL ARTS Students explore ways of communicating through visual and written means. Students make artistic choices about how to most effectively communicate knowledge and understanding. Art-making Practice VISUAL ARTS IN CONTEXT Students make art through a process of investigation, thinking critically and experimenting with techniques. Students apply identified techniques to their own developing work. VISUAL ARTS METHODS Students experiment with diverse media and explore techniques for making art. Students develop concepts through processes that are informed by skills, techniques and media. COMMUNICATING VISUAL ARTS Students produce a body of artwork through a process of reflection and evaluation, showing a synthesis of skill, media and concept. Curatorial Practice VISUAL ARTS IN CONTEXT Students develop an informed response to work and exhibitions they have seen and experienced. Students begin to formulate personal intentions for creating and displaying their own artwork VISUAL ARTS METHODS Students evaluate how their ongoing work communicates meaning and purpose. Students consider the nature of “exhibition” and think about the process of selection and the potential impact of their work on different audiences. COMMUNICATING VISUAL ARTS Students select and present resolved works for exhibition. Students explain the ways in which the works are connected. Students discuss how artistic judgments impact the overall presentation.
The following are required for entry into the Sixth Form: • A Headmaster’s or Headmistress’ reference from the pupil’s current school • Attainment of a satisfactory standard at the Assessment Day and Scholarship Examinations or Exhibition assessments, where appropriate • Six (I)GCSE passes at Grade B (6) or above, with a minimum of Grade C (5) in English Language and Mathematics All pupils, including those from overseas, will need to be able to show competence in both written and spoken English appropriate to their year of entry.
External assessment tasks Task 1: Comparative study (20%) Students analyse and compare different artworks by different artists. This independent critical and contextual investigation explores artworks, objects and artifacts from differing cultural contexts. At SL: Compare at least 3 different artworks, by at least 2 different artists, with commentary over 10–15 pages. Task 2: Process portfolio (40%) • Students submit carefully selected materials which evidence their experimentation, exploration, manipulation and refinement of a variety of visual arts activities during the two-year course. At SL: 9–18 pages. The submitted work should be in at least two different art-making forms. Internal assessment task Task 3: Exhibition (40%) • Students submit for assessment a selection of resolved artworks from their exhibition. The selected pieces should show evidence of their technical accomplishment during the visual arts course and an understanding of the use of materials, ideas and practices appropriate to visual communication. At SL: 4–7 pieces with exhibition text for each. A curatorial rationale (400 words maximum).