Sixth Form Course Booklet 2013 - Bromsgrove School

CONTENT OF THE COURSE UNITS
AS Unit 1:
AS Unit 2:
Art and Design Coursework. This unit offers rich opportunities for the development of visual
language. Pupils will be expected to build on and develop their recording skills and demonstrate
skilful use of the formal elements. The unit will take the form of a thematic based study and pupils
will be expected to demonstrate critical analysis by reviewing, modifying and refining their work as it
progresses. They are also required to show insight into selected works from contemporary, historical
and cultural contexts.
Art and Design Externally Set Assignment. This unit represents the culmination of the AS course
and will build on knowledge, skills and understanding gained from experiences in Unit 1. The unit is
also thematically based and the examination paper will be issued to centres in January. The delivery
of the unit will be planned with appropriate guidance and technical support, to ensure pupils
achieve the best possible grades, reflecting their true potential. The timed element of 8 hours will
be carried out in the summer term of the AS year.
A2 Unit 3: Art and Design Coursework. This unit incorporates two linked elements: a) Practical Work and b)
Personal Study. Practical work for unit 3 aims to provide opportunities for pupils to pursue their own
creative, visual ideas in a chosen area of art, craft and design. Pupils will demonstrate the ability to
resolve issues and ideas that emerge as an inevitable part of the process of creating art and design
work. The Personal Study requires pupils to produce an illustrated critique on a selected aspect of
art, craft and design. Pupils are required to research, evaluate, analyse and establish coherent and
sustainable links between their own practical work for this unit and that of historical and
contemporary references. The written research is to inform the practical work.
A2 Unit 4:
Art and Design Externally Set Assignment. This unit represents the culmination of the A2 course
and will build on knowledge, skills and understanding gained from experiences in Unit 3. The unit is
also thematically based and the examination paper will be issued to centres in January. The delivery
of the unit will be planned with appropriate guidance and technical support, to ensure pupils
achieve the best possible grades, reflecting their true potential. The timed element of 12 hours will
be carried out in the summer term of the A2 year.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
Unit 1: Internally set and marked; externally moderated 60% of AS (30% of A2)
Unit 2: Externally set; 8 hour exam; internally marked, externally moderated 40% of AS (20% of A2)
Unit 3: Internally set and marked, externally moderated 30% of A2
Unit 4: Externally set; 12 hour exam; internally marked, externally moderated 20% of A2
APPROPRIATE SUBJECTS TO ACCOMPANY ART
Art (Textiles) and/or Design & Technology are particularly useful for those intending a future career in art and design;
otherwise art will enrich any course of study.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Fine Art: Painting, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, printmaking, photography, filmmaking
Graphic Design: Illustration, product design, advertising, publishing
Theatre and Film: Set design, animation and computer animation, costume design, special effects designer, film/video
director, games designer, art director for advertising
Fashion Design including textiles, couture, footwear design, fine art textiles, yarn construction, textiles for industry
Interior Design, stylist
Architecture, interior architecture
Museum or gallery curator
Picture and costume restoration/conservation
Art historian/critic, archivist
Teaching/lecturing in Art and Design
For more information contact Ms S L Morgans
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