After a period of skills development, pupils select an idea, issue or theme of their choice and are then guided through the development of a portfolio. Work will include, but not be limited to, a variety of media such as drawing and painting, textiles, 3D, jewellery, printmaking and photography. Pupils are required to demonstrate an understanding of theory, art making and curatorial practice.
You should be predicted and expect to achieve at least a grade 7 at GCSE in any subjects you intend to study at IB Higher Level. That raises to an 8 for the three traditional sciences and a 9 is required for Higher Level Maths. If you are concerned that you may not be able to achieve the required grade, you should consult with the relevant Head of Department as to your acceptance on to a Sixth Form course. Under such circumstances the Head of Department will reflect upon prior attitude to learning and contribution to a positive classroom environment. In the case of “new” subjects in the Sixth Form, we ask for at least a 7 in a related GCSE subject. For Theatre and Art History, this is English. For Philosophy and Global Politics this is English or History and for Economics, pupils require a grade 7 at GCSE in Maths and English.
Comparative Study: Externally assessed 20% A balance of written work and visuals, pupils analyse and compare artworks by different artists. This independent critical and contextual investigation explores artworks, objects and artefacts from differing cultural contexts At HL: As SL, plus a reflection on the extent to which their own work and practices have been influenced by any of the art/artists examined (3–5 pages). Process portfolio: Externally assessed 40% Pupils 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 HL: 13–25 pages. The submitted work should be in at least three different art-making forms. Exhibition: Internally assessed 40% Pupils 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 HL: 8–11 pieces with exhibition text for each. A curatorial rationale (700 words maximum).
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7NN |
After a period of skills development, pupils select an idea, issue or theme of their choice and are then guided through the development of a portfolio. Work will include, but not be limited to, a variety of media such as drawing and painting, textiles, 3D, jewellery, printmaking and photography. Pupils are required to demonstrate an understanding of theory, art making and curatorial practice.
You should be predicted and expect to achieve at least a grade 7 at GCSE in any subjects you intend to study at IB Higher Level. That raises to an 8 for the three traditional sciences and a 9 is required for Higher Level Maths. If you are concerned that you may not be able to achieve the required grade, you should consult with the relevant Head of Department as to your acceptance on to a Sixth Form course. Under such circumstances the Head of Department will reflect upon prior attitude to learning and contribution to a positive classroom environment. In the case of “new” subjects in the Sixth Form, we ask for at least a 7 in a related GCSE subject. For Theatre and Art History, this is English. For Philosophy and Global Politics this is English or History and for Economics, pupils require a grade 7 at GCSE in Maths and English.
Comparative Study: Externally assessed 20% A balance of written work and visuals, pupils analyse and compare artworks by different artists. This independent critical and contextual investigation explores artworks, objects and artefacts from differing cultural contexts At HL: As SL, plus a reflection on the extent to which their own work and practices have been influenced by any of the art/artists examined (3–5 pages). Process portfolio: Externally assessed 40% Pupils 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 HL: 13–25 pages. The submitted work should be in at least three different art-making forms. Exhibition: Internally assessed 40% Pupils 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 HL: 8–11 pieces with exhibition text for each. A curatorial rationale (700 words maximum).