Roundwood Park School

ART & DESIGN GCSE

Art Department

What GCSE courses do we offer?

• Art & Design (a general art course) •

Art and Design Textiles

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Assessment for GCSE Art courses

Coursework (60% of marks)

All work covered in year 10 + 11. (including mock exam)

Timed Assignment (40% of marks)

A theme or title is set by the exam board, such as Forces, Ordinary/Extra-ordinary, Similarities/Differences. Students have 8 weeks planning followed by 2 full days to produce a piece of work based on the theme. An exhibition of the work is held at the end of yr11 .

What is covered during the course?

• • • • • • • • Observational drawing Print making – lino, collagraph, etching, screen, Painting with different paint media e.g. acrylics, watercolours, inks 3D, relief, clay, modroc Experimenting with mixed media Photography Digital manipulation Critical reference – looking at the work of other artists

Gallery Visits

• • • • Induction day for yr9 including a trip to Cambridge Botanical Gardens and Art Gallery Possible Art trip in the Spring Term, previous destinations- Amsterdam, Paris, New York, Berlin Workshops with outside Artists Visits to other galleries eg Tate Modern or other major or smaller galleries.

Benefits of Art

• • • • • • • • • Self Expression Creative Independent thinking skills A non-essay based subject Develops analytical skills Develops ICT skills Broadens cultural awareness Develops visual awareness Supports a broad and balanced curriculum

Quotes from previous GCSE students

• • • • • • Expressive, Creative: ‘it’s a good way of expressing your emotions and being creative.’ Balanced Curriculum : ‘it gives a relaxing break from other subjects as it is a completely different use of skills’ ..... ‘Takes your mind off the stress of the other subjects.’ Cultural Understanding: ‘ It helps to give an understanding of different cultures because it expresses thoughts in a new way.’ Trips: ‘ The trips available appealed because of the opportunities to expand my vocabulary and understanding of modern and classical art’ Inspiring: ‘When I saw older students’ work I thought that maybe I could achieve it.’ Variety of Art Skills: ‘ You get more choice and more variety at GCSE’

% 100 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0

GCSE Art results over the last 3 years

95 93 94 % A*-C % A*,A 2012 2013 2014

• • • • • • • • • Graphic Design Architecture Illustration Animation Photography Fashion 3D Design Interior Design Stage Design

Careers in Art

• • • • • • • • • Jewellery Design Gallery Curator Exhibition Organiser Art Conservation Textile Designer Landscape Gardener Product Design Digital Artist Publishing

Progression to AS/A2 Art

• • • Grade B in Art is required in order to continue to AS level Art AS Textiles or AS Photography can be taken after GCSE Art Students often follow the A’ level course with a one year Art Foundation course they then specialise for their Art degree subject after this.