Oaklands Catholic School - The Sixth Form Course Guide

Entry Requirements A minimum of 5 grades 9-4 at GCSE including English and Maths. Also, GCSE grades 9-4 in Art, Textiles or Photography is preferred, but not essential. A portfolio of private work is required for any student wishing to study these subjects without a prior GCSE in Art or Photography. 7 Art and Design - Fine Art A Level and/or Photography A Level This course aims to cultivate your intellectual, imaginative, creative, and intuitive abilities. You will develop investigative, analytical, experimental, technical, and expressive skills, along with aesthetic appreciation and creative judgment. In Year 12 the focus is on experimentation with a variety of techniques and materials. You will also gain a deeper appreciation of art work and learn how to discuss and express your own opinions about art. This knowledge will be applied to developing your own artistic style through various projects, culminating in a mock exam. The learning continues in a Personal Investigation, where you have the opportunity to tailor the course to your personal interests and media choices, further enhancing your creativity and technical skills. The final exam in Year 13 is externally set and will further push your creative drive. Students will undertake a combination of practical projects and end of course tests. This will include small skills-based projects, a Personal Investigation and an essay worth 60% of the course. An externally set test worth 40% is assessed at the end of the course. Paper 1 and 2: Internally assessed Paper 3: Personal Investigation and 1,000-3,000-word essay (60%) Paper 4: Controlled test (40%) Assessment Fine Art is a dynamic subject, recognised for entry to university degree courses. Careers in Art and Design include fine artists, fashion, interior design, graphic design, textiles, printmaking, theatre, film, photography, animation, art therapy, art education, museum curator, art conservation, product design, illustration and architecture. Where could it take you? Course Overview

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