Students will be introduced to a variety of fine art processes, techniques and thinking and thinking through traditional and contemporary examples. Year One Development year Exploring a variety of areas within fine art, they will experience a variety of painting and printmaking techniques. Students will be introduced to a variety of new skills and techniques, which give them a strong selection to use in the projects that follow. Internally set assignment: To prepare for this the students will be given a list of questions that they will produce preparatory work, including research and initial design/development before then sitting a ten hour practical exam in which they will produce the final piece. Year Two - Component 1 This is a practical investigation supported by written material. Students are required to conduct a practical investigation, which must be supported by written material. The focus of the investigation must be identified independently by the student and must lead to a finished outcome or series of related finished outcomes. - Component 2 Learners are provided with eight topics/questions from which they choose one to study. They will have a preparatory period to complete work before the summative exam which is 15 hours long in which learners are expected to create a clearly-defined final piece.
GCSE grade 5 in an art/design based subject or a strong collection of work/images reviewed by a member of the arts team along with an interview To study A levels, you will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs including two at grade 6 and three at grade 5. English language must be at a minimum of grade 4.
You will be assessed by coursework, practical projects and exams.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Dudley |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | The Broadway, Dudley, DY1 4AS |
Students will be introduced to a variety of fine art processes, techniques and thinking and thinking through traditional and contemporary examples. Year One Development year Exploring a variety of areas within fine art, they will experience a variety of painting and printmaking techniques. Students will be introduced to a variety of new skills and techniques, which give them a strong selection to use in the projects that follow. Internally set assignment: To prepare for this the students will be given a list of questions that they will produce preparatory work, including research and initial design/development before then sitting a ten hour practical exam in which they will produce the final piece. Year Two - Component 1 This is a practical investigation supported by written material. Students are required to conduct a practical investigation, which must be supported by written material. The focus of the investigation must be identified independently by the student and must lead to a finished outcome or series of related finished outcomes. - Component 2 Learners are provided with eight topics/questions from which they choose one to study. They will have a preparatory period to complete work before the summative exam which is 15 hours long in which learners are expected to create a clearly-defined final piece.
GCSE grade 5 in an art/design based subject or a strong collection of work/images reviewed by a member of the arts team along with an interview To study A levels, you will require a minimum of 5 GCSEs including two at grade 6 and three at grade 5. English language must be at a minimum of grade 4.
You will be assessed by coursework, practical projects and exams.