WHY STUDY HISTORY OF ART? Students usually choose to study History of Art because they want to: - develop their ability to process, analyse and conceptualise complex primary and secondary sources into coherent narratives; - confidently and clearly synthesise and re-present ideas; - assess the quality and reliability of information; - explore several centuries of human success and failure through the media of their artistic and cultural endeavours. CONTENT OF THE COURSE: The course will allow a breadth of study looking at painting, sculpture and architecture from Ancient Greece to the present day (500BCE-2015) through thematic study. Two further units in the second year will offer a more in-depth study of two distinct periods in history, 1900-1939 or 1960-2015 for example, which will allow for greater historical, cultural, political and social insight and will take in key philosophers, theorists, writers and poets to provide a solid contextual grounding for the works produced.
For entry to the Sixth Form (and UC4), an interview is an absolute requirement and will inform the decision to offer a place or not. While general the interview will seek to explore a candidate's academic and co-curricular interests, attitude to school, personal qualities, and ability to contribute to the College community.
Component: Visual analysis and themes Length: 3hrs Weighting: 50% Component: Periods Length: 3hrs Weighting: 50%
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £29,700 - £33,900; Boarding £45,150 - £50,700 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3EP |
WHY STUDY HISTORY OF ART? Students usually choose to study History of Art because they want to: - develop their ability to process, analyse and conceptualise complex primary and secondary sources into coherent narratives; - confidently and clearly synthesise and re-present ideas; - assess the quality and reliability of information; - explore several centuries of human success and failure through the media of their artistic and cultural endeavours. CONTENT OF THE COURSE: The course will allow a breadth of study looking at painting, sculpture and architecture from Ancient Greece to the present day (500BCE-2015) through thematic study. Two further units in the second year will offer a more in-depth study of two distinct periods in history, 1900-1939 or 1960-2015 for example, which will allow for greater historical, cultural, political and social insight and will take in key philosophers, theorists, writers and poets to provide a solid contextual grounding for the works produced.
For entry to the Sixth Form (and UC4), an interview is an absolute requirement and will inform the decision to offer a place or not. While general the interview will seek to explore a candidate's academic and co-curricular interests, attitude to school, personal qualities, and ability to contribute to the College community.
Component: Visual analysis and themes Length: 3hrs Weighting: 50% Component: Periods Length: 3hrs Weighting: 50%