Oaks Park High School

At Oaks Park High School, GCSE Art and Design is a popular choice. Students are encouraged to be

creative, bringing their personal experiences, ideas and opinions to the subject.

The Art department’s KS4 programme of study develops independent working. We will equip you with appropriate skills and knowledge of the work of others, while also giving you the freedom to realise your personal intentions whilst developing an understanding of the visual arts.

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You will complete a series of coursework projects and a final examination project over two years.

You will be given many opportunities to develop your skills and ideas through a variety of materials. You will be encouraged to have an adventurous and creative approach.

The exam is an externally set assignment that will have a broad title for example, Journeys, Inside/ outside, Layers or Apart and or together. You will follow skills workshops until you are prepared to embark on more independent ideas. The final piece is produced in 10 hours under controlled conditions over two days at the end of the preparation period.

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What is GCSE Art and Design?

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Students selecting GCSE Art will be given the opportunity to develop creativity and imagination using a variety of skills, techniques and methods. Art and Design equips you with a variety of skills to enjoy. You will engage with the visual arts which has immense value as a GCSE subject.

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You will:

•  Explore both contemporary and historical sources of art, craft and design first hand through visits to        museums and galleries.

•  Take an individual approach to your art, craft and design making.

•  Develop the skills of selecting your best and most appropriate work for presentation which will culminate  in presenting your work for the Annual Oaks Park Exhibition.

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Examination Board: EDEXCEL

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Component 1

60% personal portfolio

You will create a personal portfolio of work comprising of supporting studies and final pieces. 

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Component 2

40% Externally set assignment

Preparation time, plus ten hours of supervised time. Candidates respond to the chosen starting point. 

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Areas of study

In Component 1 and Component 2 you are required to work in one or more area(s) of art such as those listed below:

• Drawing

• Photography

• Mixed media

• Land Art

• Printing

• Painting

• Sculpture.

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Knowledge and understanding

You will show how you have developed your ideas and demonstrate:

• How sources relate to historical, contemporary, social, cultural and issue based contexts and external    considerations.

• How ideas, themes, subjects and feelings can inspire creative responses.

• Using the formal elements to achieve the desired results, including: 

      Colour

      Line 

      Shape

      Form

       Tone

      Texture.

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AO1: Develop ideas through investigations, demonstrating critical understanding of sources. 

AO2: Refine work by exploring ideas, selecting and experimenting with appropriate media, materials, techniques and processes.

AO3: Record ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions as work progresses. 

AO4: Present a personal and meaningful response that realises intentions and demonstrates understanding of visual language.

 

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