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Guidance for Year 13
Art & Design
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Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced GCE Art and Design allow pupils to develop their creative skills in ways that are both challenging and rewarding.
In Fine Art, pupils have opportunities to work in a range of materials using a variety of processes such as drawing, print-making, sculpture and computer generated and manipulated imagery.
In Design, pupils may work in a number of areas such as, for example, graphic design, jewellery, products, fashion, illustration, theatre, environmental and architecture.
The courses should benefit:
- Those who will undertake further study in Art and Design;
- Those who will study subjects or take up careers for which an Art and Design education is relevant;
- Those who, while having interest and aptitude in the subject, will not study the subject further.
The requirements for the examinations are as follows:
Advanced Subsidiary
Assessment Unit AS 1 Fine Art Coursework (Compulsory)
Assessment Unit AS 2 Design Coursework (Compulsory)
Assessment Unit AS 3 AS Externally Set Assignment (Compulsory)
The A2 units, which comprise the second half of the full Advanced GCE course, are as follows:
Assessment Unit A2 1 Dissertation Coursework (Compulsory)
Assessment Unit A2 2 Fine Art or Design Coursework (Compulsory)
Assessment Unit A2 3 A2 Externally Set Assignment (Compulsory)
Candidates will have a choice of the Dissertation topic which must be relevant to the candidate's area of study or personal interests evidenced in Assessment Unit A2 2: Fine Art or Design, or interests arising from work undertaken in the AS Assessment Units.
List of Courses Offered in the Art Department
GCSE Art & Design (5 x 35 min periods)
AS Art & Design (9 x 35 min periods)
A2 Art & Design (9 x 35 min periods)
Research is taking place into the viability of introducing AS History of Art for September 2002 (9 x 35 min periods)
Staffing
St Michael's Grammar School Art Department is a single member department.
Trips for Art & Design Students
Annual trip to Belfast to see the 'Best of GCSE', 'Best of AS and A2' in Northern Ireland
Annual trip to the Ulster Museum to view exhibitions and take part in workshops with an Artist in Residence.
Annual Trip to 'Open Day at University of Ulster in Belfast' for AS and A2 pupils.
Many other trips which vary according to demand and requirements of coursework.
Art & Design Competitions
Art & Design Students are encouraged to get involved in:
- 'Coco Cola Form and Fusion Design Awards'
- 'Texaco Children's Art Award' hosted buy the Ulster Museum
- 'Credit Union Poster Competition'
- 'Translink/Ulster in Bloom Arts Competition'
- 'Art Works - Young Artist of the Year Awards'
- 'In Focus - Fashion Design Awards' hosted by Belfast College
- 'Young Arts Competition - No Borders, No Fences, Just Friends'
- Internal School Competitions
Historical and Contextual References
Pupils refer to a wide range of Artists, Designers and Craftworkers from contemporary and historical eras.
Third Level Education & Careers in Art and Design
Pupils are advised at the end of Key Stage 4 (GCSE) about possible career opportunities in Art and Design. A display in the classroom is frequently updated to inform them of their options.
Pupils are also advised about third level options in Art and Design. A display in the classroom is frequently updated to inform them of their choices and application deadlines. Assistance is given compiling portfolios and preparation for interviews.
Provision for Individual Study
A fully equipped Sixth Form Studio is available for AS and A2 pupils to work in during their spare time.
I C T in Art and Design
Pupils have access to a range of equipment in the department and are encouraged to use it in their work where appropriate.
- Computer
- Scanner
- Top Quality Printer
- Digital Camera
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| Curriculum Content |
| The requirements for the examinations are as follows: |
| GCSE Art & Design - |
Assessment Unit 1
Assessment Unit 2
Assessment Unit 3 |
Fine Art Coursework
Design Coursework
Externally Set Assignment |
| AS Art & Design |
Assessment Unit 1
Assessment Unit 2
Assessment Unit 3 |
Fine Art Coursework
Design Coursework
Externally Set Assignment |
| A2 Art & Design |
Assessment Unit 1
Assessment Unit 2
Assessment Unit 3 |
3-4000 Word Dissertation Coursework
Fine Art or Design Coursework
Externally Set Assignment |
In Fine Art pupils have the opportunity to work in a range of materials, media and processes such as drawing, printing, sculpture and computer generated and manipulated images.
In Design, pupils have the opportunity to work in a number of areas such as graphic design, jewellery design, product design, fashion design, illustration, theatre design and environmental design.
History of Art
AS Qualification in History of Art and Design specification is designed to promote continuity, coherence and progression within the area.
Subject Content:
The course of study covers an awareness and critical understanding of, rather than practical execution of the following:
- Painting
- Sculpture
- Architecture
- Interior Design
- Product Design
- Fashion / Textiles Design
Entry Requirements:
The course recognises the value of prior learning at GCSE Art and Design although no prior knowledge or level of attainment in the subject area is required.
Course Requirements:
- There is no coursework element.
- The exam consists of three one hour papers - AS 1 Part A - Critical analysis on a piece of visual stimulus Part B - Critical review of directly experienced artworks
- AS 2 Two essays from a choice of eight possible questions
- AS 3 Two essays from a choice of eight possible questions
- Compulsory trip(s) to galleries and exhibitions and artists workshops.
Who does this course appeal to:
- Those who will undertake further study in the history of Art and Design
- Those who will study subjects or take up careers for which a history of Art and Design education is relevant.
- Those who, while having interest and aptitude in the subject, will benefit from the course yet are not intending to study the subject further.
- Those who go directly into employment.
Aims of the course:
- To develop intellectual, imaginative and creative powers.
- To develop investigative, analytical and expressive skills, aesthetic understanding and critical judgement.
- Develop knowledge and understanding of the role and achievement of artists, architects, craftspeople and designers in their part and in contemporary society.
- Develop an understanding of the relationships between art, architecture, craft and design and society at large.
- Encourage first-hand experience and enjoyment of artworks.
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