Art is all around us, everywhere you look. You can see Art not only in galleries but in the graphics of a magazine cover, wallpaper, and even in the design of clothes. It is clear to see the important part that Art plays in our visual world. Students follow the Edexcel course for Art and Design Fine Art. Students will explore a range of materials and skills such as oil painting, charcoal, acrylic, printing, drawing, mix media and much more. We encourage students to find their passion for the subject, and experiment with this, to produce their most successful work. We go on some great trips, both home and abroad. The Louvre, Tate Modern and Yorkshire Sculpture Park are some of the galleries we visit regularly
To join the Sixth Form we usually require five GCSE passes at Level 4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.
Component 1: Personal Investigation This component is all coursework. Students develop a collection of work to create a portfolio, which explores a series of themes, is personal, and develops a relationship between ideas and art practice. They explore the work of selected, relevant artists and learn from these ideas. A sketchbook is produced to document the journey of each project. Students must demonstrate a strong analytical approach to ensure their research supports their practical work. Each project is concluded with a final piece. To support the practical work, a personal study (essay) is written, linking to the student’s chosen topic. Component 1 is worth 60% of the total marks of the course. Component 2: Examination Assignment This is a fifteen-hour examination on a theme set by the exam board. Once the theme has been received, students have a period to research and develop an idea. The student’s ideas and experiments will be documented in a sketchbook and through practical work. The project will work towards a final piece which will be completed in the set exam time. Component 2 is worth 40% of the total marks of the course.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Wakefield |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Silcoates Lane, Wrenthorpe, West Yorkshire, WF2 0PD |
Art is all around us, everywhere you look. You can see Art not only in galleries but in the graphics of a magazine cover, wallpaper, and even in the design of clothes. It is clear to see the important part that Art plays in our visual world. Students follow the Edexcel course for Art and Design Fine Art. Students will explore a range of materials and skills such as oil painting, charcoal, acrylic, printing, drawing, mix media and much more. We encourage students to find their passion for the subject, and experiment with this, to produce their most successful work. We go on some great trips, both home and abroad. The Louvre, Tate Modern and Yorkshire Sculpture Park are some of the galleries we visit regularly
To join the Sixth Form we usually require five GCSE passes at Level 4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.
Component 1: Personal Investigation This component is all coursework. Students develop a collection of work to create a portfolio, which explores a series of themes, is personal, and develops a relationship between ideas and art practice. They explore the work of selected, relevant artists and learn from these ideas. A sketchbook is produced to document the journey of each project. Students must demonstrate a strong analytical approach to ensure their research supports their practical work. Each project is concluded with a final piece. To support the practical work, a personal study (essay) is written, linking to the student’s chosen topic. Component 1 is worth 60% of the total marks of the course. Component 2: Examination Assignment This is a fifteen-hour examination on a theme set by the exam board. Once the theme has been received, students have a period to research and develop an idea. The student’s ideas and experiments will be documented in a sketchbook and through practical work. The project will work towards a final piece which will be completed in the set exam time. Component 2 is worth 40% of the total marks of the course.