Art is all about visual communication and the GCSE course enables you to learn how to communicate effectively using a visual language. You will be able to develop your independence as an artist, with the full support and guidance of experienced teachers, using excellent facilities and resources. An exciting aspect of the Fine Art GCSE course is that you will make choices and select the major themes for your work so you will be able to produce work you are completely engaged with and enjoy doing. We will look at and be inspired by art from different times and cultures, take a study trip and have an artist workshop as part of the course. Studying Fine Art helps you to develop problem solving skills, creative thinking skills, investigation, research and communication skills; all vital for the world we live and work in.
To qualify for the Sixth Form at Blue Coat, we expect you to attain at least eight GCSEs at grade 5 or above. Ideally two of these grades must be at grade 7 or above, a further four grades at grade 6 and two at grade 5. In addition, all students are required to have passed both English Language and Mathematics at grade 5 or above.
There are four Assessment Objectives in Art and all work is assessed against these. All work is internally marked and externally moderated. The preparation work and supporting studies are an important part of the process of making art. These cover research and investigation, development of ideas and experimentation, refinement and recording of ideas and observations and realising your intentions through the creation of personal and meaningful work. Component 1 Portfolio (Coursework): 60% of qualification You will produce a portfolio of work during the course that will include a sustained project and other work produced throughout the course. This will include sketchbooks, study sheets, planning drawings, responses to artists’ work, the development of your own ideas and sustained outcomes that realise your intentions as an artist. Component 2 Externally-set Assignment (Examination): 40% of the qualification. Students respond to their chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper relating to their subject title, evidencing coverage of all four assessment objectives. Again, the planning and preparation of the work is included in the assessment. The Externally Set Assignment takes place over several weeks and culminates in a 10 hour examination (over two days) in which you will produce your final outcome.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Wokingham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £19,965 |
| Address | Holme Park, Sonning Lane, Berkshire, RG4 6SU |
Art is all about visual communication and the GCSE course enables you to learn how to communicate effectively using a visual language. You will be able to develop your independence as an artist, with the full support and guidance of experienced teachers, using excellent facilities and resources. An exciting aspect of the Fine Art GCSE course is that you will make choices and select the major themes for your work so you will be able to produce work you are completely engaged with and enjoy doing. We will look at and be inspired by art from different times and cultures, take a study trip and have an artist workshop as part of the course. Studying Fine Art helps you to develop problem solving skills, creative thinking skills, investigation, research and communication skills; all vital for the world we live and work in.
To qualify for the Sixth Form at Blue Coat, we expect you to attain at least eight GCSEs at grade 5 or above. Ideally two of these grades must be at grade 7 or above, a further four grades at grade 6 and two at grade 5. In addition, all students are required to have passed both English Language and Mathematics at grade 5 or above.
There are four Assessment Objectives in Art and all work is assessed against these. All work is internally marked and externally moderated. The preparation work and supporting studies are an important part of the process of making art. These cover research and investigation, development of ideas and experimentation, refinement and recording of ideas and observations and realising your intentions through the creation of personal and meaningful work. Component 1 Portfolio (Coursework): 60% of qualification You will produce a portfolio of work during the course that will include a sustained project and other work produced throughout the course. This will include sketchbooks, study sheets, planning drawings, responses to artists’ work, the development of your own ideas and sustained outcomes that realise your intentions as an artist. Component 2 Externally-set Assignment (Examination): 40% of the qualification. Students respond to their chosen starting point from an externally set assignment paper relating to their subject title, evidencing coverage of all four assessment objectives. Again, the planning and preparation of the work is included in the assessment. The Externally Set Assignment takes place over several weeks and culminates in a 10 hour examination (over two days) in which you will produce your final outcome.
