Students will develop practical and theoretical knowledge and understanding of: • the use of different materials, techniques and technologies • how ideas, feelings and meanings can be conveyed and interpreted in images and artefacts • how images and artefacts relate to their social and cultural contexts • continuity and change in different genres, styles and traditions • a working vocabulary of art and specialist terminology Students can submit work from more than one area of study, such as portraiture, landscapes, still life, human form, abstraction, experimental imagery, narrative, installation or working within a genre.
Students will produce two elements - a personal investigation and an externally set task. The personal investigation consists of: 1) A portfolio of practical work showing their response to a chosen theme or starting point. This is a practical portfolio with supporting sketchbook work. There is no restriction on the scale of work produced. Evidence presented for assessment should include artist research, a clear development of ideas, experimental work and a final presentation. 2) A related study: an extended response of a guided minimum of 1,000 words. The aim of the related study is to enable learners to develop their ability to communicate their knowledge and understanding of art historical movements, genres, practitioners and artworks. The related study is presented as an illustrated essay The externally set task is issued early in the year and will provide students with a number of themes, each with a range of written and visual starting points. Students will have a minimum of 3 weeks to complete their research before undertaking a 15-hour supervised time period to produce a final piece.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,617 - £16,641 |
| Address | The Palace, The Close, Lichfield, WS13 7LH |
Students will develop practical and theoretical knowledge and understanding of: • the use of different materials, techniques and technologies • how ideas, feelings and meanings can be conveyed and interpreted in images and artefacts • how images and artefacts relate to their social and cultural contexts • continuity and change in different genres, styles and traditions • a working vocabulary of art and specialist terminology Students can submit work from more than one area of study, such as portraiture, landscapes, still life, human form, abstraction, experimental imagery, narrative, installation or working within a genre.
Students will produce two elements - a personal investigation and an externally set task. The personal investigation consists of: 1) A portfolio of practical work showing their response to a chosen theme or starting point. This is a practical portfolio with supporting sketchbook work. There is no restriction on the scale of work produced. Evidence presented for assessment should include artist research, a clear development of ideas, experimental work and a final presentation. 2) A related study: an extended response of a guided minimum of 1,000 words. The aim of the related study is to enable learners to develop their ability to communicate their knowledge and understanding of art historical movements, genres, practitioners and artworks. The related study is presented as an illustrated essay The externally set task is issued early in the year and will provide students with a number of themes, each with a range of written and visual starting points. Students will have a minimum of 3 weeks to complete their research before undertaking a 15-hour supervised time period to produce a final piece.