ART AND DESIGN (FINE ART) – GCSE
Awarding Body: AQA
Course Code: 8202
QAN: 601/8088/2 – Click here for further information
OVERVIEW OF THE COURSE
Fine Art practice is defined as the need to explore an idea, convey an experience or respond to a theme or issue. The Art Course is designed to develop skills and practice in many areas of Art and Design. Creativity is a door to many exciting career opportunities, building skills such as problem solving, communication as well as developing the student’s own visual language. Students will develop a portfolio of work that they can show to prospective employers or use to secure a place in higher education.
CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT
Students will develop a sketch book of work experimenting with a wide range of materials and processes. They will refine their drawing and painting skills and use photography to develop their ideas. Students will look at historical and contemporary Art sources to underpin their knowledge and understanding. All work will be appropriate to students’ personal intentions and allow them to take ownership and really explore, in depth, themes that they connect with. These may include, mark-making, collage, assemblage, construction, textiles as well as digital working methods.
Assessment
The course is assessed through two projects over the two years of study.
Component 1) students will respond to a project brief and explore areas of Art and Design in response to this theme. They will realise their intentions by informed research, development and refinement of ideas. Written annotation will support this component. (worth 60% of final grade)
Component 2) (externally set assignment) Students will respond to a starting point set by the exam board. (worth 40% of final grade)
This response provides evidence of students’ ability to work independently.
Course Content: Assessment objectives.
● AO1: Develop ideas through investigations demonstrating critical understanding of sources.
● A02: Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate materials, techniques and processes.
● A03: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses.
● A04: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language.