Skills taught: Observational Drawing, Drawing and Painting in many media, Perspective, Colour Line, Mass, Tone, Contextual Study and Analysis of other Artists. We also extend into Linocut, Monotype, 3D work and Mixed Media. Photography, Film and Videos are a welcome addition to a student's portfolio. The Personal Investigation is a practical investigation into a theme chosen by the student. It is a creative journey resulting in an outcome or outcomes, and supported by a piece of Written Material, 1000 to 3000 words of continuous prose relating to their art project.
External candidates to the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle: • Candidates must have a minimum grade of 9 in French GCSE, a minimum of 6 in 5 GCSEs and a minimum of 7 in the subjects they wish to study for the A-Levels • Candidates meet Mr McNaught for an interview and are assessed individually in writing on 2 subjects they wish to take to A-Levels
The Externally Set Assignment offers a choice of 8 starting points set by AQA in an exam paper released on 1st February of their 2nd year. Students choose one topic which they investigate during a preparatory period making work and studies in the format and medium of their choice. They produce a finished outcome in a 15-hour supervised exam in mid-May of 2nd Year, spread over 3 or more days. All are internally assessed in May, and AQA externally moderated in June. Students need to meet the four AQA assessment objectives in all their work, which broadly cover the following: drawing from observation, developing skills and personal, imaginative ideas, experimenting with different media, making critical judgements, analysing the work of other artists, and bringing work to a conclusion.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Kensington and Chelsea |
| Ofsted Rating | Inadequate |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £7,631 - £15,965 |
| Address | 35 Cromwell Road, London, London, SW7 2DG |
Skills taught: Observational Drawing, Drawing and Painting in many media, Perspective, Colour Line, Mass, Tone, Contextual Study and Analysis of other Artists. We also extend into Linocut, Monotype, 3D work and Mixed Media. Photography, Film and Videos are a welcome addition to a student's portfolio. The Personal Investigation is a practical investigation into a theme chosen by the student. It is a creative journey resulting in an outcome or outcomes, and supported by a piece of Written Material, 1000 to 3000 words of continuous prose relating to their art project.
External candidates to the Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle: • Candidates must have a minimum grade of 9 in French GCSE, a minimum of 6 in 5 GCSEs and a minimum of 7 in the subjects they wish to study for the A-Levels • Candidates meet Mr McNaught for an interview and are assessed individually in writing on 2 subjects they wish to take to A-Levels
The Externally Set Assignment offers a choice of 8 starting points set by AQA in an exam paper released on 1st February of their 2nd year. Students choose one topic which they investigate during a preparatory period making work and studies in the format and medium of their choice. They produce a finished outcome in a 15-hour supervised exam in mid-May of 2nd Year, spread over 3 or more days. All are internally assessed in May, and AQA externally moderated in June. Students need to meet the four AQA assessment objectives in all their work, which broadly cover the following: drawing from observation, developing skills and personal, imaginative ideas, experimenting with different media, making critical judgements, analysing the work of other artists, and bringing work to a conclusion.