This is a practical, making and creating course which uses a vast range of specialist materials and art techniques. It is 60% practical portfolio and 40% practical exam. The course embraces the current and emerging technologies as well as the traditional routes of art, craft and design, such as drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. It provides exciting opportunities for students to make personal journeys of discovery, learning why art and design matter and gaining experience of the working practices of individuals and organisations in the creative and cultural industries. By providing students with the freedom to experiment and take risks, we encourage them to develop their own style of expression. Students have a dedicated Sixth Form Art Studio where each of our emerging artists has their very own space in which to work during the course.
For students wishing to study BTEC courses, the expectation is that they would hold five GCSEs at grade 4 or above ( the equivalent of the previous C grades). For students wishing to study A-level courses, we would expect that four of their GCSE grades would be at grade 8 or above for them to complete thier course
Component 01 (H601/01) A coursework portfolio exploring Fine Art, based upon themes developed from a range of starting points. The Personal Investigation has two integrated elements: a portfolio of practical work and a related study, exploring context. Students will produce two elements: (i) a portfolio of practical work showing their personal response to a starting point, brief, scenario or stimulus, devised and provided by a combination of the students’ interests guided by the department; (ii) a related study - an extended response (minimum of 1000 words). Component 2 (H601/02) The externally set assignment incorporates two major elements: supporting studies and practical work. After a period of preparation, students have 15 hours of controlled time to develop their ideas into a final realisation. The early release paper will be issued on 1 February and will provide learners with a number of themes, each with a range of written and visual starting points, briefs and stimuli.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Belstead Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP2 9DR |
This is a practical, making and creating course which uses a vast range of specialist materials and art techniques. It is 60% practical portfolio and 40% practical exam. The course embraces the current and emerging technologies as well as the traditional routes of art, craft and design, such as drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. It provides exciting opportunities for students to make personal journeys of discovery, learning why art and design matter and gaining experience of the working practices of individuals and organisations in the creative and cultural industries. By providing students with the freedom to experiment and take risks, we encourage them to develop their own style of expression. Students have a dedicated Sixth Form Art Studio where each of our emerging artists has their very own space in which to work during the course.
For students wishing to study BTEC courses, the expectation is that they would hold five GCSEs at grade 4 or above ( the equivalent of the previous C grades). For students wishing to study A-level courses, we would expect that four of their GCSE grades would be at grade 8 or above for them to complete thier course
Component 01 (H601/01) A coursework portfolio exploring Fine Art, based upon themes developed from a range of starting points. The Personal Investigation has two integrated elements: a portfolio of practical work and a related study, exploring context. Students will produce two elements: (i) a portfolio of practical work showing their personal response to a starting point, brief, scenario or stimulus, devised and provided by a combination of the students’ interests guided by the department; (ii) a related study - an extended response (minimum of 1000 words). Component 2 (H601/02) The externally set assignment incorporates two major elements: supporting studies and practical work. After a period of preparation, students have 15 hours of controlled time to develop their ideas into a final realisation. The early release paper will be issued on 1 February and will provide learners with a number of themes, each with a range of written and visual starting points, briefs and stimuli.