Options Booklet

Exams and Assessment Information • Finished coursework pieces (personal portfolio) • Preparation and research done for coursework in (coursework = 60% of final grade) • A ten hour exam (externally set assignment) at the end of the course on a theme chosen by the exam board. This will include preparation and a finished piece. (exam = 40% of final grade) What will I learn about? • Working within at least two areas from: Fine Art, Graphic Communication, Textiles design, Three dimensional design or Photography for the coursework element. • Working to briefs and developing an exciting portfolio of work • Being able to analyse the work of other artists and designers • How to experiment with different materials and equipment • How to design and make products. • How to use photography as part of preparation ART , CRAFT AND DESIGN How will I learn? • Developing a personal portfolio of work through different project briefs – you will probably develop about six projects on this course • Going on research trips to galleries and gathering first-hand material • Looking at exemplar work and that of other artists and designers, as well as relating your work to other artists and designers • Being experimental with materials and ideas, and enjoying being creative and designing • Looking at work produced by your peers; it’s always important to see what they think of how you are doing! Where could Art, Craft and Design take me? • On to the A Level course and then a Foundation course or a degree within a branch of art or design. • Building a portfolio for further education entry. • A wide range of art related careers including fashion, textiles, advertising, graphic designer, architect, make-up artist, stage designer, jewellery maker, teacher, special effects, illustration, photographer, art therapist or curator amongst many more. Course Specification & further information • EDEXCEL exam board (code 1AD0/01 and 1AD0/02) • In this option choice we are offering a broader way of working than in the fine art option. The best way to think of this is that Fine Art is making Art for Art’s sake and Art, Craft & Design is about both that and designing and making something for a client like an Interior designer would do. • Sign up to ‘Pinterest’ and follow KJS Art Deparment for images and lots of exemplar work Additional Costs and Entry Requirements • We sell a set of equipment at the start of the course (including an A2 portfolio, a sketchpad, a set of pencils and an A3 portfolio). You don’t have to buy these from the school. You will need to purchase about 4 A3 sketchpads during this course. • Research trips also carry a charge • There are no specific entry requirements for GCSE Art, Craft & Design 18