Sixth Form Information Booklet 2014 - Epsom College

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ARTHEAD OF DEPARTMENT – MRS K H P LENHAM• Outstanding results achieved• Opportunities to develop specialist practical skills, workingwith Artists• An ideal subject to add creative breadth to your A Levels• Portfolios carefully planned for those taking Art further toHigher Educationstrengths, refining creative thinking and practical techniques, toan impressive level.ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVESAO 1Develop their ideas through sustained and focused investigationsinformed by contextual and other sources, demonstratinganalytical and critical understanding.COURSE OUTLINE AND SPECIFICATION DETAILSThe structure of the course is a logical continuation of GCSEArt. The course is made up of the Advanced Subsidiary (AS)and the A Level (A2). We follow the OCR GCE Fine Art(Endorsed) Specification at AS (Code H161) and at A2 (CodeH561).The AS is both a stand-alone qualification, and the first partof the A Level qualification. Throughout the Lower Sixth yearpupils produce a Coursework Portfolio, that reflects theircontinued practical development and also encourages independenceand far greater personal direction.This body of workaccounts for 60% of their AS mark. The AS course concludeswith the Controlled Assignment, which makes up the final 40%of their AS mark.The mark that they achieve at AS then makesup 50% of their final A Level mark. It is not possible to achievea full A Level without first taking the AS.The A2 year is an exciting conclusion to the A Level course,once again producing a Coursework Portfolio and culminatingwith the Controlled Assignment. At this level pupils largelyinitiate their own course of study, building on personalAO 2Experiment with and select appropriate resources, media,materials, techniques and processes reviewing and refining theirideas as their work develops.AO 3Record in visual and/or other forms, ideas, observations andinsights relevant to their intentions, demonstrating an ability toreflect on their work and progress.AO 4Present a personal, informed and meaningful response demonstratingcritical understanding, realising intentions and whereappropriate, make connections between visual, written, oral orother elements.These assessment objectives are weighted in % as follows:AS A2AO 1 30% 20%AO 2 30% 20%AO 3 20% 30%AO 4 20% 30%4
ARTDEPARTMENT AIMS AND EXPECTATIONSArt A Level develops intellectual, imaginative, creative andintuitive powers. It encourages pupils to investigate, analyse andexperiment, developing practical, technical and expressive skills,aesthetic understanding and critical judgement. Studying Art atA Level encourages an independent mind, in relation to developingpersonal ideas, refining intentions and outcomes. Pupilswill gain experience working with a broad range of media,including traditional and new media and technologies.The course will also develop an interest in, enthusiasm for, andenjoyment of art, craft and design and an understanding of theinter-relationships between art, craft and design processes,historical traditional and contemporary.Pupils are advised and encouraged to visit relevant Galleries.They will also have the opportunity to work with the residentArtist and attend workshops and lectures to support theirstudies.All AS/A2 pupils have their own studio space, so that they are ableto work in their own time. Pupils are allocated six periods eachweek and can also make use of Study periods and any availabletime that does not interfere with other College commitments.Pupils are expected to attend extra sessions each week in lieuof evening preps, these extra sessions should be structured inconsultation with the teacher responsible and should not haveprecedence over other prioritised College commitments. Therecognised prep, allocation per AS/A2 subject in the Sixth Formis about 4 hours per week.HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAREER GUIDANCEPupils wishing to enter Further Education specialising in Artare carefully counselled with up-to-date information. Closecontacts with leading Art Colleges are maintained. Life Drawingclasses are offered to pupils as they prepare portfolios andinterview techniques carefully monitored. In recent years allArt Foundation applicants have been successful in gainingplaces at their chosen College. Pupils from Epsom have alsobeen accepted by the Royal College of Art, for Post-GraduateCourses. Such places are extremely competitive on an internationallevel.Architecture applicants are also prepared and their portfoliosthoughtfully put together. Over the past few years severalcandidates from Epsom have entered Cambridge and otherprestigious schools of architecture.The Assessment Objectives that provide the framework forthe Art A Level course, ensure that it is a diverse and demandingsubject; practically and academically.The course also encouragesrisk taking and importantly a creative approach to problemsolving which is essential for real success in all areas of study.As a result unless there are specific requirements for a particularcourse, most Universities accept and many welcome ahigh grade in A Level Art, as one of three A Levels offered. Itis essential for those intending to study Architecture, Fine Art,and many Design courses, and can be usefully combined withboth arts and science subjects. AS Level Art provides anexcellent and attractive method of adding breadth to a totallyscience based A Level course or adding a different culturaldimension with a Modern Language, History or English.COURSE REQUIREMENTSA pass at GCSE Art is required at A* or A. Part of the courseinvolves research and a written dissertation, therefore candidateswill be expected to have a secure knowledge of writtenand spoken English.Further details about the Art School and the Course we offerare available from: Mrs Katie Lenham (Head of Department)e-mail: khpl@epsomcollege.org.ukBIOLOGYHEAD OF DEPARTMENT – MR W L S KEAT• Excellent facilities• Teachers specialising in different fields• Rich history of preparing Applicants for MedicineBiology at Epsom has been at the core of the College since itsfoundation in 1855 due to the strong links it enjoys with theRoyal Medical Foundation. In the past 158 years Biology haschanged almost beyond recognition as the boundaries of whatis possible have been pushed further than could have beenbelieved. As we are now able to delve well beyond the microscopicand manipulate genes to create transgenic organisms,classrooms and teaching methods have changed to accommodatethis. Biology at Epsom enjoys excellent state of theart resources such as genetic engineering machinery including a5
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