Work is project based; there is one coursework project and one externally set assignment. There is a strong emphasis on observational skills and direct personal experience. An experimental approach using a wide range of media introduces students to a variety of skills and techniques with which you can communicate your ideas. Projects are designed to stimulate visual awareness through pictorial research using historical and contemporary images. Students will be taught to view artists’ work within its context and to recognise selected artists who are relevant to their own creative development. Students will pursue an idea from initial research and preparation through to final painting and presentation.
To achieve the maximum potential for the course, you should have achieved a Grade 5/6 pass (or equivalent) at GCSE in a broad Art and Design or Textiles based discipline, with a supporting portfolio of good quality work
The following assessment criteria is applied to all units: AO1 - Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. AO2 - Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. AO3 - Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. AO4 - Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements. Each assessment carries an equal percentage of 25% of the final mark. The weighting of component one is 60% and Component two is 40%.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | 1 College Avenue, Maidenhead, SL6 6AW |
Work is project based; there is one coursework project and one externally set assignment. There is a strong emphasis on observational skills and direct personal experience. An experimental approach using a wide range of media introduces students to a variety of skills and techniques with which you can communicate your ideas. Projects are designed to stimulate visual awareness through pictorial research using historical and contemporary images. Students will be taught to view artists’ work within its context and to recognise selected artists who are relevant to their own creative development. Students will pursue an idea from initial research and preparation through to final painting and presentation.
To achieve the maximum potential for the course, you should have achieved a Grade 5/6 pass (or equivalent) at GCSE in a broad Art and Design or Textiles based discipline, with a supporting portfolio of good quality work
The following assessment criteria is applied to all units: AO1 - Develop ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. AO2 - Explore and select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes, reviewing and refining ideas as work develops. AO3 - Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. AO4 - Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements. Each assessment carries an equal percentage of 25% of the final mark. The weighting of component one is 60% and Component two is 40%.