Key Stage 5

Art Year 12 and 13

We follow the ‘A' Level OCR Art & Design specification.

In the Autumn and Spring Terms of Year 12 students undertake two practical coursework units and a historical and contextual studies units. In weekly tutorials, quality and quantity is monitored and the next week's work agreed.It is vital that work is brought to school.Students are expected to make the most of this individual attention. Constructive use of studio time and regular homework ensure course coverage. After 'First Marking' of this unit, staff and students discuss a detailed assessment sheet showing the present standard and how to improve. A residential visit, either national or international, is arranged to provide an in-depth opportunity to work with artists and provide the opportunity for first hand art historical research.

Preparation for the examination starts after half term of the Spring Term and lasts for 8 weeks. 5 hours are focused on a major piece in the Summer Term. The course work unit and exam are marked internally before moderation by a visiting examiner. The A2 course begins during the last 5 weeks of the Summer term; attendance is vital. We celebrate our students' success in an exhibition which normally takes place in June/July. Parents and friends are invited to the Private View.

In the Autumn and Spring Terms of Year 13 students complete a specialist research project alongside an in-depth historical and contextual studies unit of coursework.In weekly tutorials, quality and quantity is monitored and the next week's work agreed.It is vital that work is brought to school.Students are expected to make the most of this individual attention. Constructive use of studio time and regular homework ensure course coverage. After 'First Marking' of this unit, staff and students discuss a detailed assessment sheet showing the present standard and how to improve. Preparation for the examination starts after half term of the Spring Term and lasts for 8 weeks. 15 hours are focused on a major piece in the Summer Term. The course work unit and exam are marked internally before moderation by a visiting examiner.We celebrate our students' success in an exhibition which normally takes place in June/July.Parents and friends are invited to the Private View.