Art and Design (Critical Studies)
Oakham School - Rutland
01572758500
Chapel Close, Oakham, LE15 6DT
Course summary

The emphasis is on learning about and writing about art, building a confidence to find your own voice when talking about visual imagery, with a focus on curation, the art market, galleries and museums. The course helps students to gain confidence looking and talking about art and considering: What is art? What is ’good’ art and who decides? Whose voice is missing from the world of art? What does art say about a culture and about the past? Considering the curation of exhibitions is central to the course and developing projects that allow students to design their own fictional shows pursuing their own interests. Students use research to understand selected artworks and to build a rationale for their exhibitions, considering innovative ways to engage audiences. A creative mind is a vital quality, with an enthusiasm for exploring the world of art and considering our connection to it.

Entry requirements

GCSE grade 6 in English, Art and/or a Humanities subject.

How you'll be assessed

Coursework is a personal investigation developed over a year. Externally Set Assignment which is includes a preparatory study period and 15 hours of sustained study.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityRutland
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding Fee£30,180 £ £43,905
Sixth Form FeeDay £20,535 £26,100
AddressChapel Close, Oakham, LE15 6DT